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Backdrop for Dogs

Poster for Dogs

Dogs

United States • English • 1988 • 25m

Director

Hal Hartley

Synopsis

Bursts of canine aggression punctuate a portrait of three men confronting their friendship and failings.

Included in
Hal Hartley: A Retrospective
Position 16
Included in
September 2023
Position 24

Credits

Crew

DirectorHal Hartley

WriterSteven O'Connor, Ricky Ludwig, Hal Hartley

Cast

Ricky Ludwigas Ricky

Mike Bradyas Mike

Gary Saueras Steve

Dogs (1988) | Criteria