The Plague Dogs

"Escape to a different world...and share the adventure of a lifetime."

Jan 9 1985 PG-13 1h 43m
Adventure, Animation, Drama

Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, stuggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They are pursued by search parties and then the military after rumors spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.

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Plot

An animated adaptation of Richard Adams' novel, about a pair of dogs (Snitter and Rowf) who escape from a research laboratory and try to survive in the wild with the help of a cunning fox (The Tod). The lab director tries to keep the escape quiet, but as an increasing number of sheep are found killed, word leaks out, together with rumors that the dogs might be plague carriers.

Written by

Richard Adams, Martin Rosen

Directed by

Martin Rosen

Cast

John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Nepenthe Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
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