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    Dogman

    • 20182018
    • Not RatedNot Rated
    • 1h 43min
    IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    24K
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    Dogman (2018)
    In a seaside village on the outskirts of an Italian city, where the only law seems to be survival of the fittest, Marcello is a slight, mild-mannered man who divides his days between working at his modest dog grooming salon, caring for his daughter Alida, and being coerced into the petty criminal schemes of the local bully Simoncino, an ex-boxer who terrorizes the neighborhood. When Simoncino's abuse finally brings Marcello to a breaking point, he decides to stand up for his own dignity through an act of vengeance, with unintended consequences.
    Trailer1:50
    2 Videos
    47 Photos
    CrimeDramaThriller

    A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.

    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti(story)
      • Matteo Garrone(story)
      • Massimo Gaudioso(story)
    • Stars
      • Marcello Fonte
      • Edoardo Pesce
      • Nunzia Schiano
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti(story)
      • Matteo Garrone(story)
      • Massimo Gaudioso(story)
    • Stars
      • Marcello Fonte
      • Edoardo Pesce
      • Nunzia Schiano
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 40 wins & 31 nominations total

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
    Official Trailer
    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 1:31
    Trailer [OV]

    Photos47

    Valeria Golino and Annabelle Attanasio at an event for Dogman (2018)
    Sabrina Impacciatore, Annabelle Attanasio, and Marcello Fonte at an event for Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Edoardo Pesce and Marcello Fonte in Dogman (2018)
    Marcello Fonte in Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)
    Dogman (2018)

    Top cast

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    Marcello Fonte
    Marcello Fonte
    • Marcelloas Marcello
    Edoardo Pesce
    • Simoncinoas Simoncino
    Nunzia Schiano
    • Madre Simoncinoas Madre Simoncino
    Adamo Dionisi
    Adamo Dionisi
    • Francoas Franco
    Francesco Acquaroli
    Francesco Acquaroli
    • Proprietario Videolotteryas Proprietario Videolottery
    Gianluca Gobbi
    • Proprietario Ristoranteas Proprietario Ristorante
    Alida Baldari Calabria
    • Alidaas Alida
    Laura Pizzirani
    • Madre Alidaas Madre Alida
    Giancarlo Porcacchia
    • Gasparoneas Gasparone
    Aniello Arena
    Aniello Arena
    • Ispettore Poliziaas Ispettore Polizia
    Mirko Frezza
    Mirko Frezza
    • Pusheras Pusher
    Marco Perfetti
    • Pusher 2as Pusher 2
    Vittorio Russo
    • Commercianteas Commerciante
    • (as Russo Vittorio)
    Gennaro Iannone
    • Commercianteas Commerciante
    • (as Iannone Gennaro)
    Emanuele Barbalonga
    • Padrone Caneas Padrone Cane
    Daniele Saliceti
    • Presentatore Fieraas Presentatore Fiera
    Nelly Oliva
    • Presentatrice Fieraas Presentatrice Fiera
    Miriam Platano
    • Angelo Nightas Angelo Night
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti(story) (screenplay)
      • Matteo Garrone(story) (screenplay)
      • Massimo Gaudioso(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
    dogdrugsviolencecocainerobbery242 more
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    • Taglines
      • Everyone has a breaking point.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Italy for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 91st Academy Awards in 2019.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Sembravano applausi (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Glue
      Written by Matthew McBriar and Andrew Ferguson

      Performed by BICEP

      Courtesy of Ninja Tune Ltd.

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    compelling pathetic character
    Marcello is a timid, weak-minded dog groomer in a lower class neighborhood. He's a loving father and a dog lover. He deals coke to volatile brute Simoncino who terrorizes the neighborhood and never pays for anything. He gets pushed into joining Simoncino in his crime sprees. The situation spirals out of control as Simoncino's relentless brutality is matched only by Marcello's meekness.

    Marcello's pathetic nature is a bit frustrating at first. His character becomes very compelling as he gets more complex. He is like a dog mistreated by his violent master. He shows his humanity and his soft nature but he is moulded by his handler. There is a magnetism to his meekness. They are all very compelling characters. Despite his flaws and the inevitable tragedy, one hopes for the best. It's a brilliant character study.
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    • Feb 8, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Догмен
    • Filming locations
      • Castel Volturno, Caserta, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Archimede
      • Le Pacte
      • Rai Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $148,225
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,013
      • Apr 14, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,080,147
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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