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Pound (1970)

X | | Fantasy | 1970 (USA)
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In a pound, eighteen dogs wait to be adopted.

Director:

Robert Downey Sr. (as Robert Downey)

Writer:

Robert Downey Sr. (as Robert Downey)

Stars:

Joe Madden, James Green, Mariclare Costello | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Madden Joe Madden ... Colonel
James Green James Green ... Honky Killer
Mariclare Costello ... Honky Killer's Wife
L. Errol Jaye L. Errol Jaye ... Police Chief
Carolyn Cardwell Carolyn Cardwell ... Keeper
Charles Dierkop ... Airdale
Lawrence Wolf ... Mexican Hairless
Ching Yeh Ching Yeh ... Siamese Cat
Marshall Efron ... Dachshund
Eric Krupnik Eric Krupnik ... Montana Sheepdog
Elsie Downey Elsie Downey ... Mutt Bitch
Chuck Green Chuck Green ... Mutt
Don Calfa ... Italian Terrier
Stan Gottlieb Stan Gottlieb ... Boxer
Carolyn Groves Carolyn Groves ... Pedigreed Bitch
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In a pound, eighteen dogs wait to be adopted.

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dog | animal shelter | mexican hairless dog | absurdism | dog pound | See All (54) »

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Fantasy

Certificate:

X

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1970 (USA) See more »

Filming Locations:

637 Greenwich Street, West Village, New York City, New York, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Floyd L. Peterson Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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The film was written and directed by Robert Downey, Sr., father of Robert Downey, Jr. See more »

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A Missing Masterpiece
17 February 2012 | by Kenn-15 – See all my reviews

I just want to agree with REDBEARD above -- I was at that same Uniondale Mini-Cinema screening! (and let's raise a glass to that incredible theater, that gave me my entire teen education in cinema), and haven't been able to see POUND since.

However, the GOOD (maybe GREAT) news, is that in May 2012, Criterion is releasing a boxed set with several of Robert Downey, Sr.'s films, including PUTNEY SWOPE and CHAFED ELBOWS (unfortunately, NOT including POUND or GREASER'S PALACE). At least SOME Robert Downey films are going to be out there for a whole new generation (and this older generation) to see.
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