Sleeping Dog
Synopsis
A black barman upsets a colonial Governor who has just retired and returned to England. He locks the barman in the cellar and treats him like an animal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Gray
- Original Score
- Michael Dress
- Original Title
- Sleeping Dog
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Simon Gray
Michael Dress
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Simon Gray
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
Michael Dress
Original Music Composer
Austen Spriggs
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sleeping Dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleeping Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleeping Dog about?
A black barman upsets a colonial Governor who has just retired and returned to England. He locks the barman in the cellar and treats him like an animal.
Who directed Sleeping Dog?
Sleeping Dog was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Sleeping Dog?
The principal cast of Sleeping Dog includes Marius Goring, Rachel Kempson, Johnny Sekka, Denys Graham, Nicholas Critchley.
When was Sleeping Dog released and how long is it?
Sleeping Dog was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Sleeping Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleeping Dog was composed by Michael Dress.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleeping Dog?
Sleeping Dog holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).