The Plague Dogs
Escape to a different world...and share the adventure of a lifetime.
1982 • 103 min • Adventure · Animation · Drama
Synopsis
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 78 Audience · 303 · 100%
Two dogs escape a cruel animal research lab and try to survive in the wilderness, facing harsh realities and human pursuit. As rumors spread about them carrying the plague, they become hunted by the military. This animated drama is emotionally intense and thought-provoking.
- Violence & peril
- 7/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Depictions of animal suffering and death
- Intense and bleak themes throughout
- Perilous situations for animal characters
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of adversity
- Value of friendship and loyalty
- Critique of animal cruelty
Talk about it after
- Animal welfare and research ethics
- Survival instincts and adaptation
- The impact of fear and misinformation
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Top billed cast
Director: Martin Rosen • Crew: Martin Rosen
John Hurt
Snitter (voice)
Christopher Benjamin
Rowf (voice)
James Bolam
The Tod (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
Dr. Boycott (voice)
Warren Mitchell
Tyson / Wag (voice)
Judy Geeson
Pekinese (voice)
Patrick Stewart
Major (voice)
- B
Brian Stirner
Laboratory Assistant (voice)
- P
Penelope Lee
Lynn Driver (voice)
- G
Geoffrey Matthews
Farmer (voice)
Trailers & clips
Plague Dogs - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.8/10 (303)
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $423,281
- IMDb
- tt0084509
