The Plague Dogs

The Plague Dogs (1982)

PG
03/12/1982 (GB)
Adventure, Animation, Drama
1h 26m

Escape to a different world...and share the adventure of a lifetime.

Overview

Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, stuggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They are pursued by search parties and then the military after rumors spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.

  • Martin RosenDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,200,000

  • Revenue

    $423,281

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • fox
  • dog
  • adult animation
  • research laboratory
  • animal cruelty
  • pets
  • animal testing
  • animal research
  • lab
  • cruelty to animals
  • cages

Top Billed Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Snitter (voice)

Christopher Benjamin

Christopher Benjamin

Rowf (voice)

James Bolam

James Bolam

The Tod (voice)

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Dr. Boycott (voice)

Warren Mitchell

Warren Mitchell

Tyson / Wag (voice)

Judy Geeson

Judy Geeson

Pekinese (voice)

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Major (voice)

Brian Stirner

Laboratory Assistant (voice)

Penelope Lee

Lynn Driver (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

Farmer (voice)

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