Dead Dog
“Why should hypocrisy, infidelity and murder ruin a perfectly good relationship?”
Synopsis
Tom and Perri are the happy ideal New York couple until Tom's beloved Golden Retriever is killed by a hit-and-run driver. Tom blames Perri for the accident and their relationship becomes strained as Tom's fixation with finding and punishing the culprit consumes his life. Events spin out of control as death, sex and cynicism take their toll on the pair's seemingly idyllic life.
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Jeremy Sisto
Tom Braeburn
Paige Turco
Perri Rosenberg
David Thornton
Stevenson Nagel
Christopher Cousins
Henry Marquet
Adrienne Shelly
Mrs. Marquet
Julianne Nicholson
Charity
Isaac Hayes
Self
Jay O. Sanders
Frank Edmonds
David Little
Mr. Rubinstein
Richard Bright
Cunningham
Umit Celebi
Rocco
Emily Cline
Lainie
Reathel Bean
Baker
Laura Pierce
Veterinarian
Mary Diveny
Old Lady Prisoner
Patty Powers
Topless Bar Waitress
Lisa Bowman
Radio Producer
Charles Biggers
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Goode
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Morris
- Original Score
- John M. Davis
- Original Title
- Dead Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Film 50, Scout Productions, Prosperity Electric
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Goode
Grant Morris
John M. Davis
Eric Schmidt
Annette Davey
Michael Naughton, Michael R. Williams, Kerry Orent, Christopher Goode, Roger Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Goode
Director
Anthony Gasparro
Production Design
John M. Davis
Original Music Composer
Annette Davey
Editor
Eric Schmidt
Director of Photography
Kerry Orent
Producer
Christopher Goode
Producer
Roger Davies
Producer
Grant Morris
Writer
Michael Russo
Stunt Coordinator
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
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 Dead Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Dog about?
Tom and Perri are the happy ideal New York couple until Tom's beloved Golden Retriever is killed by a hit-and-run driver. Tom blames Perri for the accident and their relationship becomes strained as Tom's fixation with finding and punishing the culprit consumes his life. Events spin out of control as death, sex and cynicism take their toll on the pair's seemingly idyllic life.
Who directed Dead Dog?
Dead Dog was directed by Christopher Goode.
Who stars in Dead Dog?
The principal cast of Dead Dog includes Jeremy Sisto, Paige Turco, David Thornton, Christopher Cousins, Adrienne Shelly.
When was Dead Dog released and how long is it?
Dead Dog was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Dog was composed by John M. Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Dog?
Dead Dog holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).