Baxter
“Beware of the dog who thinks.”
Synopsis
A white Bull Terrier named Baxter is given to an elderly woman by her daughter. As time passes, the dog develops aggressive and murderous behavior in order to be adopted by another family.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lise Delamare
Madame Deville
Jean Mercure
Monsieur Cuzzo
Jacques Spiesser
Michel Ferrer
Catherine Ferran
Florence Morel
Sabrina Leurquin
Noelle
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Joseph Barsky
François Driancourt
Charles
Maxime Leroux
Baxter (voice)
Daniel Rialet
Jean
Evelyne Didi
Marie Cuzzo
Rémy Carpentier
Roger Morel
Jany Gastaldi
Anne Ferrer
Ève Ziberlin
Veronique
Léa Gabriele
Eva Braun
Chimbot
Baxter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jérôme Boivin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Audiard, Jérôme Boivin
- Original Score
- Marc Hillman, Patrick Roffé
- Original Title
- Baxter
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Partner's Productions, Alicéléo, Christian Bourgois Productions, Gérard Mital Productions, ISSA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jérôme Boivin
Jacques Audiard, Jérôme Boivin, Ken Greenhall
Marc Hillman, Patrick Roffé
Yves Angelo
Marie-Josée Audiard
Daniel Deschamps, Patrick Godeau, Ariel Zeitoun
Department Leadership Roster
Jérôme Boivin
Director
Yves Angelo
Director of Photography
Marie-Josée Audiard
Editor
Jacques Audiard
Screenplay
Jérôme Boivin
Screenplay
Daniel Deschamps
Producer
Patrick Godeau
Producer
Ariel Zeitoun
Producer
Marc Hillman
Original Music Composer
Patrick Roffé
Original Music Composer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Baxter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baxter about?
A white Bull Terrier named Baxter is given to an elderly woman by her daughter. As time passes, the dog develops aggressive and murderous behavior in order to be adopted by another family.
Who directed Baxter?
Baxter was directed by Jérôme Boivin.
Who stars in Baxter?
The principal cast of Baxter includes Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure, Jacques Spiesser, Catherine Ferran, Sabrina Leurquin.
When was Baxter released and how long is it?
Baxter was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Baxter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baxter was composed by Marc Hillman, Patrick Roffé.
Is Baxter based on a book or true story?
Baxter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ken Greenhall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baxter?
Baxter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).