The Angry Breed (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1968, The Angry Breed is a drama film directed by David Commons, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In Vietnam, aspiring actor Johnny Taylor is given a prize film script after saving the life of a Hollywood screenwriter. On his return, Johnny has trouble finding a studio that will let him play the lead until he saves producer Vance Patton's daughter Diane from a cycle-gang attack. The grateful father sends him to agent Mori Thompson, but Thompson wants the script for gang leader Deek Stacy. Deek and his agent feed Johnny LSD and drag him away to the dungeon during the producer's Halloween party.
Who’s in it. The Angry Breed stars Jan Sterling as Gloria Patton, James MacArthur as Deek Stacey, William Windom as Vance Patton and Jan Murray as Mori Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Angry Breed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angry Breed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Angry Breed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Angry Breed (1968)?
- In US, The Angry Breed is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Angry Breed worth watching?
- The Angry Breed holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Angry Breed?
- The Angry Breed stars Jan Sterling, James MacArthur, William Windom, Jan Murray and Murray MacLeod.
- When was The Angry Breed released?
- The Angry Breed was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.