Dogs is a 1977 movie which is a mixture of horror and thriller. It tells a unique story of dogs in a university area, previously loyal pets, forming feral packs and turning against their owners. Major characters include Harlan Thompson played by David McCallum, Caroline Donoghue by Sandra McCabe, and Michael Fitzgerald by George Wyner. More details and intriguing facts about the movie and behind-the-scenes will be discussed below.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in the city of San Diego, situated in California, USA. Unfortunately, the specific dates of filming are unavailable. San Diego was chosen as the backdrop of the movie enhancing the storytelling by capturing the city’s aesthetics.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David McCallum | Harlan Thompson |
| Sandra McCabe | Caroline Donoghue |
| George Wyner | Michael Fitzgerald |
| Eric Server | Jimmy Goodman |
| Linda Gray | Miss Engle |
| Dean Santoro | Aintry |
| Holly Harris | Mrs. Koppelman |
| Sterling Swanson | Dr. Martin Koppelman |
| Barry Greenberg | Howard Kaplan |
| Michael Davis | Nichols |
| Russ Grieve | Homer |
| Cathy Austin | Annie Watson |
| Paul Paolasso | Carl |
| Elizabeth Kerr | Mrs. Mary McDougal |
| Lance Hool | Robbie Pulaski |
| Debbie Davis | Marilyn Holly |
| R.A. Rondell | Motorcyclist |
| Larry Gene Darnell | Larry Ludecke (uncredited) |
| Freddie Hice | Dick Huber (uncredited) |
| Richard Allen Hill | Guy in Coveralls (uncredited) |
| Wynn Rowell | Ralph – Orderly (uncredited) |
| Rick Wilde | John Koppelman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is Burt Brinckerhoff and the script was written by O’Brian Tomalin.
- The movie earned one award nomination.
- Despite an ending that suggested a sequel titled “Cats”, it was never realized due to the movie’s poor performance at the box office.
- There is a goof in the movie at the 01h22m mark where Howard is begging to be let in but rolls to the side even when one of the doors opens accidentally.
- The movie was featured in “The Wild Geese/A Dream of Passion/Goin’ Coconuts/Slow Dancing in the Big City/Violette” in 1978.
