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Poster for Dogs

Dogs

United States / English / 1988 / 25m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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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

as Ricky

Mike Bradyas Mike

Gary Saueras Steve

Dogs (1988) | Criteria