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November 1975 (USA) moreTagline:
A rather kinky tale of survival morePlot:
A post-apocalyptic tale based on a novella by Harlan Ellison. A boy communicates telepathically with his dog as they scavenge for food and sex... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Strange and enjoyable. more (88 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Don Johnson | ... | Vic |
 | Susanne Benton | ... | Quilla June Holmes |
 | Jason Robards | ... | Lou Craddock |
| Tim McIntire | ... | Blood (voice) |
| Alvy Moore | ... | Doctor Moore |
| Helene Winston | ... | Mez Smith |
| Charles McGraw | ... | Preacher |
| Hal Baylor | ... | Michael |
| Ron Feinberg | ... | Fellini |
| Michael Rupert | ... | Gery (as Mike Rupert) |
| Don Carter | ... | Ken |
| Michael Hershman | ... | Richard |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| L.Q. Jones | ... | Actor in Porno Film |
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91 minCountry:
USALanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:R (original rating) | Spain:13 | UK:15 | Australia:M | Denmark:16 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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The screenplay was started by Harlan Ellison, who wrote the novella on which it is based. Ellison encountered writer's block, and so producer Alvy Moore and L.Q. Jones took over and wrote the script. Ellison praised the film after its premiere, to the relief of Moore, but there are rumors that Ellison later condemned the film. moreQuotes:
Vic/Albert (to sentry): If my gun picks up one rust spot you're gonna wake up with a crowd around 'ya. moreFAQ
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The setting of this film is not only a material wasteland, but a moral one as well. Our protaganists are a wandering teenage misogynist and his super-intelligent telepathic dog. The latter helps the former to locate potential rape victims. Their pursuit of one particular sexual quarry leads the young man on a journey into a subterranean perversion of smalltown America. The dog is the most sympathetic character in the movie, and is brilliantly voiced by Tim McIntire.
If you are able to wrap your head around the bizarre moral construct, this film is a nihilistic hoot.