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
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Yusuf Castro
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

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

  • Davina Powers
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Cecilia Friedman
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2