A weapons loaded truck is shadowed by FBI and ATF. It explodes and kills the driver. Jack, just out of prison, is pressured into driving another truck from Atlanta to NJ. Things get rough when hijacking attempts are made.
What a wild San Diego Comic-Con it has been so far! Have a look at the celebrity guests who have joined us on the IMDboat, as well as the other sights and sounds from this year's fest.
Related News
-
Watch Robert Plant Sing ‘Immigrant Song’ for First Time Since 1996
01 July 2019 | Rolling Stone -
Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray, and Lil Nas X Bring "Old Town Road" Across the Pond to Glastonbury
30 June 2019 | BuzzSugar -
Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray, and Lil Nas X Bring "Old Town Road" Across the Pond to Glastonbury
30 June 2019 | Popsugar
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Black Dog (1998)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
More Like This
Father Hood
(1993)
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Darrell Roodt
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Halle Berry,
Sabrina Lloyd
Next of Kin
(1989)
Action
|
Crime
|
Thriller
Director:
John Irvin
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Liam Neeson,
Adam Baldwin
Letters from a Killer
(1998)
Crime
|
Drama
|
Mystery
Director:
David Carson
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Kim Myers,
Gia Carides
Three Wishes
(1995)
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Martha Coolidge
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio,
Joseph Mazzello
Tiger Warsaw
(1988)
Drama
Director:
Amin Q. Chaudhri
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Piper Laurie,
Lee Richardson
Steel Dawn
(1987)
Action
|
Adventure
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Lance Hool
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Lisa Niemi,
Anthony Zerbe
Road House
(1989)
Action
|
Thriller
Director:
Rowdy Herrington
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Kelly Lynch,
Sam Elliott
Forever Lulu
(2000)
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
John Kaye
Stars:
Melanie Griffith,
Patrick Swayze,
Penelope Ann Miller
The Beast
(2009)
Action
|
Crime
|
Drama
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Travis Fimmel,
Lindsay Pulsipher
King Solomon's Mines
(2004)
Action
|
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Stars:
Patrick Swayze,
Alison Doody,
Roy Marsden
Uncommon Valor
(1983)
Action
|
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Ted Kotcheff
Stars:
Gene Hackman,
Patrick Swayze,
Robert Stack
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Patrick Swayze | ... | Jack Crews | |
| Meat Loaf | ... | Red | |
| Randy Travis | ... | Earl | |
| Gabriel Casseus | ... | Sonny | |
| Brian Vincent | ... | Wes | |
| Graham Beckel | ... | Cutler | |
| Brenda Strong | ... | Melanie | |
 |
Rusty De Wees | ... | Junior |
| Cyril O'Reilly | ... | Vince | |
|
|
Erin Broderick | ... | Tracy |
| Charles S. Dutton | ... | Ford (as Charles Dutton) | |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | McClaren | |
| Lorraine Toussaint | ... | Avery | |
|
|
Hester Hargett | ... | FBI Tech |
|
|
Stuart Greer | ... | Trooper |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Ex-truck driver Jack Crews (Patrick Swayze) has just been released from prison for vehicular manslaughter after losing control and hitting a stranded motorist. His family is in danger of losing their house, so he takes a job from his boss driving a truck up from Atlanta "off the books". Little does he know, the trailer is loaded with illegal artillery, and Red (Meat Loaf) is hell bent on hijacking it. Jack teams up with Earl (Randy Travis) to deliver the load and save his family. Written by Ian O.
Taglines:
The only way to stay alive is to keep moving. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense scenes of action violence, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 May 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Alto riesgo See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$4,809,375, 3 May 1998, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$12,829,351, 5 July 1998Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Earl: You listen here Wes: one fart and you're walkin'.
See more »
Written by Scott Hutchison, Monty Byrom, Ira Walker and David Kaff (as David Kaffinetti)
Performed by Big House
Courtesy of MCA Records Nashville
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Kevin Sorbo was originally signed to star, but had to pull out due to medical problems. See more »Goofs
In the Weigh Station Scenes, you notice the "North Carolina State Highway Patrol" is the Law Enforcement Agency that mans the Weigh Station. In reality, prior to January 2003, "North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Section" was the chief agency for North Carolina that enforced "Size and Weight" Laws and staffed the Weigh Stations of North Carolina. See more »Quotes
Wes: I know I shouldn't drink apple juice. It gives me gas.Earl: You listen here Wes: one fart and you're walkin'.
See more »
Soundtracks
Road ManWritten by Scott Hutchison, Monty Byrom, Ira Walker and David Kaff (as David Kaffinetti)
Performed by Big House
Courtesy of MCA Records Nashville
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.
The movie talks upon an ex-con named Jack(Patrick Swayze), he's working as mechanic in New Jersey, the bank is about to evict his house and he has no other choice taking a job for Red(Meat Loaf), driving a large truck in a long ride cross county, all the way from Atlanta . The truck is filled with illegal arms and he must to fight for saving his spouse(Brenda Strong) and daughter. Meanwhile the ATF and Feds (Stephen Tobolowski, Charles S Dutton, Lorraine Toussaint)are after from him.
The motion picture packs noisy action, race trucks, exciting thriller and is quite amusing, furthermore contains an eerie twist plot with the legend of apparition an ominous black dog. It's entertaining because from the beginning to the end the action packed and suspense is nonstop. Patrick Swayze( unforgettable in Dirty dancing) as a two-fisted action man saving his family is cool though a little wizened.Colorful cinematography and catching musical score by George S Clinton. The picture is professionally directed by Kevin Hooks( son of actor Robert Hooks).He's an action movies expert (Passenger 57 , Fled, among others), though he usually works for television , filming known and famous series( Prison break, 24, Lost, Cold case, NYPD Blue..). Rating : Acceptable and passable and it will like to action movies buffs and Patrick Swayze fans.