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Straw Dogs

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The Backwoods

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Straw Dogs

Original title

Straw Dogs

Year

1971

Running time

113 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Sam Peckinpah

Screenwriter

David Zelag Goodman, Sam Peckinpah. Novel: Gordon M. Williams

Cast

Music

Jerry Fielding

Cinematography

John Coquillon

Producer

Daniel Melnick. Distributor: ABC Pictures

Genre

Drama. Thriller | Small Town Life (Non-North American). Revenge. Home Invasion. Cult Movie

Synopsis

Upon moving to Britain to get away from American violence, astrophysicist David Sumner and his wife Amy are bullied and taken advantage of by the locals hired to do contruction. When David finally takes a stand it escalates quickly into a bloody battle as the locals assault his house.

Rankings Position

#53 Best British Movies
#78 Best Movies of the '70s
#95 Best Thrillers in the history of film

Awards: 1971: Nominated for Oscar: Best OST Drama

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Ranking Lists Position

39 My Favorite British & Irish Movies (50)
79 The Most Unpleasant Movies I Have Ever Watched (18)
92 Best Movie Posters Ever (My Favorite Posters) (21)

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