Dog City
“This Jim Henson Canine Caper Will Have You Howling with Laughter!”
Synopsis
This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the dog is your guide through the underside of canine life during the 1930s in Dog City. Our hero, Ace, enters the world of bulldog gangsters and terrier molls when he inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry. Unwilling to pay protection money, Ace finds himself the target of Bugsy, a bulldog bully who owns most of Dog City. Life can be ruff!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer - Dog City - The Jim Henson CompanyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-05
Top Cast
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Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Bugsy Them (voice)
Kevin Clash
Ace Yu (voice)
Dave Goelz
Frisky (voice)
Fran Brill
Colleen Barker (voice)
Camille Bonora
Miss Belle (voice)
Rickey Boyd
Laughing Boy / Mac (voice)
Rob Mills
Quackers (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Bubba / Spot (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Mad Dog / Mac (voice)
Dan Redican
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Gord Robertson
Scruffy (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Burns
- Original Score
- Philip Balsam
- Original Title
- Dog City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Henson
Tim Burns
Philip Balsam
Rick McVicar
Peter Armstrong
Stephen Hodgins
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Armstrong
Editor
Val Strazovec
Production Design
Stephen Hodgins
Producer
Tim Burns
Writer
Jim Henson
Director
Philip Balsam
Original Music Composer
Rick McVicar
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dog City about?
This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the dog is your guide through the underside of canine life during the 1930s in Dog City. Our hero, Ace, enters the world of bulldog gangsters and terrier molls when he inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry. Unwilling to pay protection money, Ace finds himself the target of Bugsy, a bulldog bully who owns most of Dog City. Life can be ruff!
Who directed Dog City?
Dog City was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in Dog City?
The principal cast of Dog City includes Jim Henson, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Camille Bonora.
When was Dog City released and how long is it?
Dog City was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dog City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dog City was composed by Philip Balsam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dog City?
Dog City holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).