Dog Eat Dog
Synopsis
Ex-cons Troy, Mad Dog, and Diesel are hired by an eccentric mob boss to kidnap a baby and hold it for a large ransom. When the abduction goes awry, the men find themselves on the run from the mob and the cops. Vowing to stay out of prison at all costs, getting away with the crime is a matter of life and death.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-28
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Troy
Willem Dafoe
Mad Dog
Christopher Matthew Cook
Diesel
Omar J. Dorsey
Moon Man
Louisa Krause
Zoe
Melissa Bolona
Lina
Reynaldo Gallegos
Chepe
Chelcie Lynn
Sheila
Bruce Reizen
Maurie
Nicky Whelan
Daniece
Magi Avila
Nanny Carmen
Jeff Hilliard
Gun Enthusiast
Ali Wasdovich
Melissa
Louis Perez
Mike Brennan
Jessica Sonneborn
Judge
Tora Kim
Yolanda
Chelsea Mee
Madeleine
Joe Gallipoli
Deputy #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysCannes Directors' Fortnight
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$184K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Wilder
- Original Score
- Deantoni Parks, Nicci Kasper
- Original Title
- Dog Eat Dog
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $184K
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Gigantic Pictures, Arclight Films, Blue Budgie Films, Ingenious Media, Pure Dopamine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Matthew Wilder, Edward Bunker
Deantoni Parks, Nicci Kasper
Alexander Dynan
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Braxton Pope, Brian Beckmann, Barney Burman, Mark Burman, Jeff Caperton
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schrader
Director
Matthew Wilder
Screenplay
Alexander Dynan
Director of Photography
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Editor
Grace Yun
Production Design
Olga Mill
Costume Design
Braxton Pope
Producer
Brian Beckmann
Producer
Mark Burman
Producer
Gary Hamilton
Producer
David Hillary
Producer
John Sundquist
Stunt Coordinator
Deantoni Parks
Original Music Composer
Richard Fike
Stunt Coordinator
Yevgen Skorobogatko
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Eat Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dog Eat Dog about?
Ex-cons Troy, Mad Dog, and Diesel are hired by an eccentric mob boss to kidnap a baby and hold it for a large ransom. When the abduction goes awry, the men find themselves on the run from the mob and the cops. Vowing to stay out of prison at all costs, getting away with the crime is a matter of life and death.
Who directed Dog Eat Dog?
Dog Eat Dog was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Dog Eat Dog?
The principal cast of Dog Eat Dog includes Nicolas Cage, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Matthew Cook, Omar J. Dorsey, Louisa Krause.
When was Dog Eat Dog released and how long is it?
Dog Eat Dog was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Dog Eat Dog make at the box office?
Dog Eat Dog grossed $184K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dog Eat Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dog Eat Dog was composed by Deantoni Parks, Nicci Kasper.
Is Dog Eat Dog based on a book or true story?
Dog Eat Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Bunker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dog Eat Dog?
Dog Eat Dog holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).