Straw Dogs
“In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.”
7.2/ 10IMDb7.41.1K
19711h 56mR
Overview
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Writers
- Gordon Williams, David Zelag Goodman, Sam Peckinpah
- Producer
- Daniel Melnick
- Production
- ABC Pictures, Talent Associates, Amerbroco Films
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Frequently asked questions
What is Straw Dogs rated?
Straw Dogs has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1.1K votes.
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
When was Straw Dogs released?
Straw Dogs was released in 1971.