Mean Dog Blues
“No one ever escaped from prison camp #4. This one kid is going to try!”
Synopsis
A victim of circumstance, country and western musician Paul Ramsey finds himself on a Southern chain gang.
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Mean Dog Blues (1977) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-31
Top Cast
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Gregg Henry
Paul Ramsey
Kay Lenz
Linda Ramsey
Scatman Crothers
Mudcat
Tina Louise
Donna Lacey
Felton Perry
Jake Turner
Gregory Sierra
Jesus Gonzalez
James Wainwright
Sgt. Hubbell Wacker
William Windom
Victor Lacey
George Kennedy
Captain Omar Kinsman
Marc Alaimo
Transfer Guard
Edith Atwater
Linda's Mother
Jimmy Boyd
Sonny
Ed Call
Road Gang Guard
John Daniels
Yakima Jones
Christina Hart
Gloria Kinsman
Chris Hubbell
Elroy Smith
Stephen Johnson
'Mary' Emerson
Logan Ramsey
Edmund Oberlin
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lefferts
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Mean Dog Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Stuart
George Lefferts
Fred Karlin
Robert B. Hauser
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Bing Crosby, George Lefferts, Charles A. Pratt, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Editor
Mel Stuart
Director
George Lefferts
Writer
George Lefferts
Producer
Charles A. Pratt
Producer
Bill Milton
Costume Design
Christine Zamiara
Costume Design
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mean Dog Blues
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What is Mean Dog Blues about?
A victim of circumstance, country and western musician Paul Ramsey finds himself on a Southern chain gang.
Who directed Mean Dog Blues?
Mean Dog Blues was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in Mean Dog Blues?
The principal cast of Mean Dog Blues includes Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise, Felton Perry.
When was Mean Dog Blues released and how long is it?
Mean Dog Blues was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Mean Dog Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mean Dog Blues was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mean Dog Blues?
Mean Dog Blues holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).