The Dogs of War

Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...

19801h 58m5.8(185 votes)

ThrillerActionAdventure

Synopsis

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

The Dogs of War (1980) is a thriller, action, and adventure film directed by John Irvin. It stars Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, and Colin Blakely. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 185 votes.

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Director

John Irvin

Cast

Christopher Walken

Jamie Shannon

Tom Berenger

Drew

Colin Blakely

North

Hugh Millais

Roy Endean

Paul Freeman

Derek

Jean-François Stévenin

Michel

JoBeth Williams

Jessie

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Where can I watch The Dogs of War?

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Who stars in The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War stars Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely, and Hugh Millais, and was directed by John Irvin.

How long is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did The Dogs of War come out?

The Dogs of War was released in 1980.

What genre is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War is a thriller, action, and adventure film.

Is The Dogs of War worth watching?

The Dogs of War holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.