Straw Dogs

IN THE FACE OF EVERY COWARD BURNS A STRAW DOG.

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.

Director: Sam Peckinpah
Cast: Dustin Hoffman , Susan George , Peter Vaughan , T. P. McKenna , Del Henney , Jim Norton , Donald Webster , Ken Hutchison , Len Jones , Sally Thomsett

Genres: Thriller , Drama , Crime

Release date: 1971-11-25

Rating: 7.2

Runtime: 116minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 3M

Production Companies: ABC Pictures , Talent Associates , Amerbroco Films

Reviews:

  • Eloise Archer
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Axl Cuevas
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Amelia Phelps
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Frances Nash
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Ulises Wells
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4