Black Dog
“The rules of the road are simple. Don't turn back.”
Synopsis
An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.43x
-$17M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Hooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Vining, William Mickelberry
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Black Dog
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Prelude Pictures, UGC PH, Tele München, BBC, Marubeni, TOHO-TOWA, Mace Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Hooks
Dan Vining, William Mickelberry
George S. Clinton
Buzz Feitshans IV
Debra Neil-Fisher, Sabrina Plisco
Peter Saphier, Mark Gordon, Raffaella De Laurentiis, Robert Rehme, Mark W. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Hooks
Director
Dan Vining
Writer
William Mickelberry
Writer
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Victoria Paul
Production Design
Buzz Feitshans IV
Director of Photography
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Peggy Stamper
Costume Design
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Peter Saphier
Producer
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Producer
Mark W. Koch
Producer
Michael Ilitch Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Dog about?
An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
Who directed Black Dog?
Black Dog was directed by Kevin Hooks.
Who stars in Black Dog?
The principal cast of Black Dog includes Patrick Swayze, Meat Loaf, Randy Travis, Gabriel Casseus, Graham Beckel.
When was Black Dog released and how long is it?
Black Dog was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Dog?
Black Dog had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (0.43 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Black Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Dog was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Dog?
Black Dog holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).