The Plague Dogs (1982)
The Plague Dogs is a 1982 adventure movie directed by Martin Rosen, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin and James Bolam.
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
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What is The Plague Dogs about?
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
When was The Plague Dogs released?
The Plague Dogs was released on 1 October 1982.
How long is The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs runs 1h 43m.
Who made The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs was directed by Martin Rosen.
Where can I watch The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Plague Dogs
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Cineverse, Plex, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Cast
- John Hurt as Snitter (voice)
- Christopher Benjamin as Rowf (voice)
- James Bolam as The Tod (voice)
- Nigel Hawthorne as Dr. Boycott (voice)
- Warren Mitchell as Tyson / Wag (voice)
- Judy Geeson as Pekinese (voice)
- Patrick Stewart as Major (voice)
- Brian Stirner as Laboratory Assistant (voice)
- Penelope Lee as Lynn Driver (voice)
- Geoffrey Matthews as Farmer (voice)
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Farmer's Wife (voice)
- John Bennett as Don (voice)
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