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The Plague Dogs

NR19821h 43mMartin Rosen
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 70%

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"Escape to a different world...and share the adventure of a lifetime."

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.

AdventureAnimationDrama
Based On Novel Or BookFoxSocial CommentaryDogBluntAdult AnimationResearch LaboratoryAnimal CrueltyPetsAnimal Testing

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Plague Dogs (1982) about?

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.

Who stars in The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs stars John Hurt (Snitter (voice)), Christopher Benjamin (Rowf (voice)), James Bolam (The Tod (voice)), Nigel Hawthorne (Dr. Boycott (voice)), Warren Mitchell (Tyson / Wag (voice)). The film was directed by Martin Rosen.

How long is The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated NR.

Is The Plague Dogs worth watching?

The Plague Dogs holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Adventure, Animation, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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