A Boy and His Dog (1975) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Comedy
A Boy and His Dog (1975) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.8/10
A Boy and His Dog Plot Synopsis:
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, and they stumble into an underground society where the old society is preserved. The daughter of one of the leaders of the community seduces and lures him below, where the citizens have become unable to reproduce because of being underground so long. They use him for impregnation purposes, and then plan to be rid of him.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young man and his telepathic dog wander a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Tagline: An R-rated, rather kinky tale of survival
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A Boy and His Dog Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1975 (more 1975 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Boy and His Dog Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 14, 1975
Writers: L.Q. Jones, Harlan Ellison, Wayne Cruseturner
Producers: Tom Connors, L.Q. Jones, Alvy Moore
Editors: Scott Conrad
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A Boy and His Dog (1975) Cast (Click to Expand)
A Boy and His Dog Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Don Johnson | ... | Vic |
| Susanne Benton | ... | Quilla June Holmes |
| Jason Robards | ... | Lou Craddock |
| Tim McIntire | ... | Blood (voice) |
| Alvy Moore | ... | Dr. 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 |
| Dickie Jones | ... | Man with Shotgun (uncredited) |
| L.Q. Jones | ... | Actor in p*rno Film (uncredited) |
| Tiger | ... | Blood - the Dog (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Don Johnson (b. December 15, 1949) – Vic
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Susanne Benton (b. February 3, 1948) – Quilla June Holmes
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Stanley Susanne Benton | Susanne Hildur - Jason Robards, as Lou Craddock, passed away at age 78 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Jason Robards Jr. | Jason Robards Sr. - Tim McIntire – Blood (voice)
- Alvy Moore, as Dr. Moore, passed away at age 75 in Palm Desert, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Alvey Moore | Jack Moore - Helene Winston, as Mez Smith, passed away at age 81 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Helene F. Winston - Charles McGraw, as Preacher, passed away at age 66 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Charles Mc Graw - Hal Baylor, as Michael, passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Hal Fieberling - Ron Feinberg – Fellini
- Michael Rupert – Gery (as Mike Rupert)
- Don Carter – Ken
- Michael Hershman – Richard
- Dickie Jones, as Man with Shotgun (uncredited), passed away at age 87 in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Our Gang | Dicky Jones | Dick Jones - L.Q. Jones (b. August 19, 1927) – Actor in p*rno Film (uncredited)
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Justus E. McQueen | Justus McQueen - Tiger – Blood - the Dog (uncredited)
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