Dog Eat Dog (2016)

A crew of ex-cons are hired by a Cleveland mafioso to kidnap the baby of a rival mobster.

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writers:

Edward Bunker (based on the novel by), Matthew Wilder

Stars:

Nicolas Cage, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Matthew Cook

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage	...	Troy
Willem Dafoe	...	Mad Dog
Christopher Matthew Cook	...	Diesel
Omar J. Dorsey	...	Moon Man
Louisa Krause	...	Zoe
Melissa Bolona	...	Lina
Reynaldo Gallegos	...	Chepe
Chelcie Lynn	...	Sheila (as Chelcie Melton)
Bruce Reizen	...	Maurie
Jeff Hilliard	...	Gun Enthusiast
Ali Wasdovich	...	Melissa
Louis Perez	...	Mike Brennan
Magi Avila	...	Nanny
Tevis R. Marcum	...	White Power Inmate
Todd Emmett	...	Prison Skin Head

Storyline

Carved from a lifetime of experience that runs the gamut from incarceration to liberation, Dog Eat Dog is the story of three men who are all out of prison and now have the task of adapting themselves to civilian life. The California three strikes law looms over them, but what the hell, they're going to do it, and they're going to do it their way. Troy, an aloof mastermind, seeks an uncomplicated, clean life but cannot get away from his hatred for the system. Diesel is on the mob's payroll and his interest in his suburban home and his nagging wife is waning. The loose cannon of the trio, Mad Dog, is possessed by true demons within, which lead him from one situation to the next. One more hit, one more jackpot, and they'll all be satisfied. Troy constructs the perfect crime and they pull it off, but in the aftermath, they keep finding the law surrounding them wherever they go.

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Plot Keywords:

baby | ethnic slur | ex convict | black and white scene | dragged by a car | 

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Taglines:

The Best Thing Schrader has done in Decades!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cane mangia cane

Filming Locations:

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

ADME Studios, Blue Budgie Films Limited, Ingenious Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White (some scenes)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Willem Dafoe played Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin in "Spider-Man" (2002). Nicolas Cage was originally considered for the role before Dafoe was selected.

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Goofs

Towards the end of the film, Diesel goes into a supermarket. The manager spots Diesel's gun and calls the police. The manager's tie is worn long and ends several inches below his waistline. In the next shot, outside. and the subsequent shot, back inside the store, the tie is around level with his waistline.

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Quotes

Mad Dog: [Face distorting in the mirror]

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Connections

Featured in Film '72: Episode #45.10 (2016)

User Reviews

Wow

I can honestly say this one of Nicolas Cage's worst films and I think his career is tanking. From the opening scene it was appalling. It is extremely dark, weighing heavy on valleys and missing any peaks. Also, being as I am a Clevelander, it does not portray an accurate portrait of the city I love...not even in regards to crime. This is a despicable display of cinema art. I have no known issues with crime films or violence. What I do have an issue with is is poorly written, directed, and produced work like Dog Eat Dog. The actors in this film are legendary but their work is sub par, at best! Save yourself the time that I wasted by not viewing this film.