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The Dogs of War
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The Dogs of War

1980-12-17 · 118 min · ★ 5.8

Thriller · Action · Adventure

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.

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Directors
John Irvin
Production companies
Juniper Films, United Artists
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 5,484,132

Top Cast

Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenJamie Shannon
Tom BerengerTom BerengerDrew
Colin BlakelyColin BlakelyNorth
Hugh MillaisHugh MillaisRoy Endean
Paul FreemanPaul FreemanDerek
Jean-François StéveninJean-François StéveninMichel
JoBeth WilliamsJoBeth WilliamsJessie
Robert UrquhartRobert UrquhartCapt. Lockhart
Winston NtshonaWinston NtshonaDr. Okoye
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Pedro Armendáriz Jr.The Captain
Harlan Cary PoeHarlan Cary PoeRichard
Ed O'NeillEd O'NeillTerry
Isabel GrandinEvelyn
Ernest GravesWarner
Kelvin ThomasThe Black Boy
Shane RimmerShane RimmerDr. Oaks
Joseph KonradPriest
Bruce McLaneShop Manager
George HarrisGeorge HarrisCol. Bobi
David SchofieldDavid SchofieldEndean's Man

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