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The Dogs of War poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.1 / 100
1980·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 42m

THE DOGS OF WAR

“Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...”

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.

Above the Line
John Irvin·DirectorGary DeVore·WriterGeorge Malko·WriterJack Cardiff·Director of PhotographyGeoffrey Burgon·Original Music ComposerAntony Gibbs·Editor
Cast
Christopher Walken·Jamie ShannonTom Berenger·DrewHugh Millais·Roy EndeanWinston Ntshona·Dr OkoyeJoBeth Williams·JessiePaul Freeman·DerekColin Blakely·NorthGeorge Harris·Col. BobiJean-François Stévenin·MichelPedro Armendáriz Jr.·The Captain
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
John Irvin·DirectorAnthony Waye·First Assistant DirectorGerry Gavigan·Second Assistant DirectorTerry Madden·Second Assistant DirectorYvonne Axeworthy·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Gary DeVore·WriterGeorge Malko·WriterFrederick Forsyth·Novel
Camera· 5
Jack Cardiff·Director of PhotographyChic Waterson·Camera OperatorRobin Vidgeon·First Assistant CameraDanny Shelmerdine·Second Assistant CameraDavid James·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Antony Gibbs·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Geoffrey Burgon·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Peter Mullins·Production DesignBert Davey·Art DirectionJohn Siddall·Art DirectionEmma Porteous·Costume Design
Production· 11
Larry DeWaay·ProducerNorman Jewison·Executive ProducerPatrick J. Palmer·Executive ProducerMike Fenton·CastingJane Feinberg·CastingSusie Figgis·CastingTed Lloyd·Production SupervisorBarbara Allen·Production CoordinatorTerry Needham·Location ManagerJohn Downes·Location ManagerCassian Elwes·Production Assistant
By the Numbers
58.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -31%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Dogs of War's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8D8C89
#302E2E
#B8916D
Mood
Intense, Gritty, Determined
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“An illustrated movie poster features a man with short brown hair and blue eyes, looking upwards and to the left with a serious expression. He is holding a large”

actiondrama
Key Elements
ManMulti Barreled WeaponSmoke
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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