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The Dogs of War (1980)

Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...

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

Release Date
December 17, 1980
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
5.8/10 (165 votes)

Director: John Irvin

Cast: Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Hugh Millais, Winston Ntshona, JoBeth Williams, Paul Freeman, Colin Blakely, George Harris

Production: Juniper Films, United Artists
guerrilla warfareafricarevolutionmercenarycovert operationbattlefieldtorturecombatsoldier of fortunefictitious country
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Budget
$8M
Revenue
$5M
Full Cast (25 people)

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tmdb28039023 - 6/10

Zangaro, the fictional African country in The Dogs of War, is something like Zamunda's poor, small neighbor – especially small. North (Colin Blakely), a British documentarian, informs James Shannon (the invaluable Christopher Walken) that a week after taking office, President Kimba sent his opponents, Colonel Bobi (George Harris) and Dr. Okoye (Winston Ntshona), into exile and jail, respectively. ...

September 8, 2022

The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War

Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...

Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...

5.8
118 min

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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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$5,484,132
Release Date12/17/1980
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Cast

Christopher Walken

as Jamie Shannon

Tom Berenger

as Drew

Hugh Millais

as Roy Endean

Winston Ntshona

as Dr Okoye

JoBeth Williams

as Jessie

Paul Freeman

as Derek

Colin Blakely

as North

George Harris

as Col. Bobi

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Shannon Gets Questioned By President Kimba's Men

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Security Check Scene

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James Gets Offered A Job

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dogs of War about?

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

How long is The Dogs of War?

1h 58m

When was The Dogs of War released?

December 17, 1980

Who directed The Dogs of War?

John Irvin

Who stars in The Dogs of War?

Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Hugh Millais

What genre is The Dogs of War?

Thriller, Action, Adventure

What is The Dogs of War rated?

R

Is The Dogs of War available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel