The Plague Dogs

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19821h 43m7.8(310 votes)

AdventureAnimationDrama

Synopsis

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.

The Plague Dogs (1982) is a adventure, animation, and drama film directed by Martin Rosen. It stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, and James Bolam. The film runs for 1 hour 43 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 310 votes.

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Director

Martin Rosen

Cast

John Hurt

Snitter (voice)

Christopher Benjamin

Rowf (voice)

James Bolam

The Tod (voice)

Nigel Hawthorne

Dr. Boycott (voice)

Warren Mitchell

Tyson / Wag (voice)

Judy Geeson

Pekinese (voice)

Patrick Stewart

Major (voice)

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Who stars in The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam, and Nigel Hawthorne, and was directed by Martin Rosen.

How long is The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

When did The Plague Dogs come out?

The Plague Dogs was released in 1982.

What genre is The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs is a adventure, animation, and drama film.

Is The Plague Dogs worth watching?

The Plague Dogs holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.