The Dogs of War Movie Review 1981

A graphic depiction of a group of professional mercenaries, driven by nothing but their quest for wealth and power, hired to overthrow the dictator of a new West African nation. Has some weak moments which break up the continuity of the movie. Based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth.

Distribution

MGM Home Entertainment, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404-6061, Phone: (310)449-3000, Fax: (310)449-3100, URL: http://www.mgmhomevideo.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 102 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mercenaries, Africa, Foreign Intrigue, Books to Film: Frederick Forsyth, Mercenaries

Screenplay

Gary De Vore

Cast

Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely, Paul Freeman, Hugh Millais, Victoria Tennant, JoBeth Williams

Cinematography

Jack Cardiff

Director

John Irvin

Music

Geoffrey Burgon

Producer

United Artists