The Dogs of War Poster

The Dogs of War (1980)

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

5.8/10 1h 58m Dec 17, 1980
Thriller Action Adventure

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

Back to Home
More Movies
Login to add to watchlist and write reviews for this amazing movie!

Movie Details

Original Title The Dogs of War
Original Language EN
Budget $8,000,000
Revenue $5,484,132
Status Released
Popularity 0.9

Cast

Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken
Jamie Shannon
Popularity: 4.1
Tom Berenger
Tom Berenger
Drew
Popularity: 3.2
Winston Ntshona
Winston Ntshona
Dr Okoye
Popularity: 0.6
Hugh Millais
Hugh Millais
Roy Endean
Popularity: 0.1
JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams
Jessie
Popularity: 1.4
Paul Freeman
Paul Freeman
Derek
Popularity: 3.3
Colin Blakely
Colin Blakely
North
Popularity: 0.6
George Harris
George Harris
Col. Bobi
Popularity: 2.9
Jean-François Stévenin
Jean-François Stévenin
Michel
Popularity: 0.2
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
The Captain
Popularity: 2.3
Ed O'Neill
Ed O'Neill
Terry
Popularity: 3.9
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Benny
Popularity: 0.3

Key Crew

Director John Irvin
Writer Gary DeVore, George Malko
Editor Antony Gibbs
Producer Larry DeWaay
Executive Producer Patrick J. Palmer, Norman Jewison

Production

Juniper Films
GB
United Artists
US

Videos & Trailers

Shannon Gets Questioned By President Kimba's Men
Shannon Gets Questioned By President Kimba's Men
Clip
Security Check Scene
Security Check Scene
Clip
James Gets Offered A Job
James Gets Offered A Job
Clip
Classic Trailer
Classic Trailer
Trailer
Eureka Classics Trailer
Eureka Classics Trailer
Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image

Keywords

guerrilla warfare africa revolution mercenary covert operation battlefield torture combat soldier of fortune fictitious country

Reviews from TMDB

tmdb28039023 6/10
Sep 8, 2022

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 oppone ... Read more

Similar Movies

Powderkeg
Powderkeg
1971
8.0
The Gunman
The Gunman
2015
5.8
Romancing the Stone
Romancing the Stone
1984
6.8
Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
1994
6.7
The Scorpion King
The Scorpion King
2002
5.6
Babylon A.D.
Babylon A.D.
2008
5.7
Above the Law
Above the Law
1988
6.1
Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
1997
6.6

Recommended Movies

Land and Freedom
Land and Freedom
1995
7.3
Dead Heat
Dead Heat
1988
6.2
The Defiant Ones
The Defiant Ones
1958
7.1
Cannery Row
Cannery Row
1982
5.9
Wagakki Band Japan Tour 2019 REACT -New Chapter-
Wagakki Band Japan Tour 2019 REACT -New Chapter-
2020
5.4
McBain
McBain
1991
4.3
Brother Nature
Brother Nature
2016
5.1
Residue
Residue
2020
5.4
Rating
5.8
/10

Based on 149 votes

Details
Release Date December 17, 1980
Runtime 1h 58m
Budget $8,000,000
Revenue $5,484,132
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.9
Links
IMDb
Where to Watch
Stream
Rent
Buy

User Reviews

Be the first to share your thoughts about this movie!