A Dog Called... Vengeance 1977
"He's chasing him! He wants him! Dead or Alive!"
In "A Dog Called... Vengeance (1977)", political exile meets the most unlikely of pursuers when a relentless canine hunter is unleashed across a politically charged South American landscape.
Director: Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Dog Called... Vengeance (1977) about?
A political prisoner escapes during a South American dictatorship and finds himself hunted not just by authorities, but by a relentless dog trained for the chase. His fight for survival becomes a brutal test of endurance against both man and beast.
Who directed A Dog Called... Vengeance?
Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi directed the film. Known for his work in European and Spanish cinema, he brought a gritty, visceral style to this intense political thriller.
Who stars in A Dog Called... Vengeance?
The film features Jason Miller, Lea Massari, Marisa Paredes, Juan Antonio Bardem, and Aldo Sambrell in central roles.
Is A Dog Called... Vengeance (1977) worth watching?
While IMDb has not rated it, this underrated gem delivers a tense, atmospheric chase thriller with strong performances and thought-provoking themes. Fans of gritty political dramas and survival stories will likely find it compelling.
How long is A Dog Called... Vengeance?
The runtime is 114 minutes.
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About A Dog Called... Vengeance (1977) — A chase thriller rooted in political exile and survival
In "A Dog Called... Vengeance (1977)", political exile meets the most unlikely of pursuers when a relentless canine hunter is unleashed across a politically charged South American landscape. Directed by the versatile Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi, this gripping adventure-drama blends raw survival instincts with the harsh realities of dictatorship-era oppression. With Lea Massari and Marisa Paredes anchoring the emotional core, the film explores themes of vengeance, survival, and the blurred line between justice and vengeance. The atmosphere crackles with tension, as one man's escape becomes a desperate, unforgiving chase through rugged terrain and shadowy political intrigue.
The chase unfolds against a backdrop of paranoia and brute force, where the protagonist's fight for freedom collides with a society that seems designed to break him. Isasi-Isasmendi crafts a taut, atmospheric thriller that lingers long after the final shot, leaving audiences to question who is truly the hunter and who the hunted.