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Straw Dogs (1971)
Directed by Sam Peckinpah
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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, and two of the locals rape Amy. This sexual assault awakes a shockingly violent side of David.
Rated R | Length 116 minutes
Actors
Dustin Hoffman | Susan George | Peter Vaughan | T. P. McKenna | Del Henney | Jim Norton | Donald Webster | Ken Hutchison | Len Jones | Sally Thomsett | Robert Keegan | Peter Arne | Cherina Schaer | Colin Welland | June Brown | Jimmy Charters | Chloe Franks | Michael Mundell | David Warner
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2012 | N/A | DVD | Rented | 4.5 stars |
| (Average) 4.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Wanted to revisit this classic Peckinpah and it really holds up. It has a nice build up to the action which creates a massive air of tension. Susan George is stunning and Hoffman is believable as the nerd who finally takes action. Very much deserves its classic status.
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