Mongrel
“Tormented visions of a beast…”
Synopsis
At a boarding house, a vicious dog gets loose from his chain and chews up a tenant's ass that was teasing him with a piece of raw meat. As a result, the dog is shot to death. Another tenant, a very high strung book editor, is picked on a lot. Soon he starts having dreams that the dog has returned and dead chewed up tenants begin popping up everywhere.
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Mongrel (1982) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 13, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Burns
- Original Score
- Ed Guinn
- Original Title
- Mongrel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. Burns
Robert A. Burns
Ed Guinn
Richard Kooris
Ivan Bigley
John Jenkins, Lin Sutherland
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Burns
Director
Robert A. Burns
Screenplay
John Jenkins
Producer
Lin Sutherland
Producer
Ivan Bigley
Editor
Richard Kooris
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mongrel
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What is Mongrel about?
At a boarding house, a vicious dog gets loose from his chain and chews up a tenant's ass that was teasing him with a piece of raw meat. As a result, the dog is shot to death. Another tenant, a very high strung book editor, is picked on a lot. Soon he starts having dreams that the dog has returned and dead chewed up tenants begin popping up everywhere.
Who directed Mongrel?
Mongrel was directed by Robert A. Burns.
Who stars in Mongrel?
The principal cast of Mongrel includes Terry Evans, Catherine Molloy, Aldo Ray, Mitch Pileggi, Jonathan M. Ingraffia.
When was Mongrel released and how long is it?
Mongrel was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Mongrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mongrel was composed by Ed Guinn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mongrel?
Mongrel holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).