Straw Dogs
“In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.”
Synopsis
David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate.
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Straw Dogs 1971 - 35mm Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-03
Top Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
David Sumner
Susan George
Amy
Peter Vaughan
Tom Hedden
T. P. McKenna
Maj. John Scott
Del Henney
Charlie Venner
Jim Norton
Chris Cawsey
Donald Webster
Riddaway
Ken Hutchison
Norman Scutt
Len Jones
Bobby Hedden
Sally Thomsett
Janice Hedden
Robert Keegan
Harry Ware
Peter Arne
John Niles
Cherina Schaer
Louise Hood
Colin Welland
Rev. Barney Hood
June Brown
Mrs. Hebden (uncredited)
Jimmy Charters
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Chloe Franks
Emma Hebden (uncredited)
Michael Mundell
Bertie Hedden (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.48x
+$1.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- David Zelag Goodman, Sam Peckinpah
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Straw Dogs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $2.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- ABC Pictures, Talent Associates, Amerbroco Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
David Zelag Goodman, Sam Peckinpah, Gordon Williams
Jerry Fielding
John Coquillon
Tony Lawson, Roger Spottiswoode, Paul Davies
Daniel Melnick
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Simm
Production Design
Sam Peckinpah
Director
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Tony Lawson
Editor
David Zelag Goodman
Screenplay
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Roger Spottiswoode
Editor
Sam Peckinpah
Screenplay
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Paul Davies
Editor
Billy Cornelius
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straw Dogs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Straw Dogs about?
David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate.
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in Straw Dogs?
The principal cast of Straw Dogs includes Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan, T. P. McKenna, Del Henney.
When was Straw Dogs released and how long is it?
Straw Dogs was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs had a reported production budget of $2.2M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (1.48 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Straw Dogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straw Dogs was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Straw Dogs based on a book or true story?
Straw Dogs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).