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The Dogs of War

R19801h 58mJohn Irvin
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 56

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"Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip..."

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

ThrillerActionAdventure
Guerrilla WarfareAfricaRevolutionMercenaryCovert OperationBattlefieldTortureCombatSoldier Of FortuneFictitious Country

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dogs of War (1980) about?

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

Who stars in The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War stars Christopher Walken (Jamie Shannon), Tom Berenger (Drew), Colin Blakely (North), Hugh Millais (Roy Endean), Paul Freeman (Derek). The film was directed by John Irvin.

How long is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is The Dogs of War worth watching?

The Dogs of War holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Thriller, Action, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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