The Plague Dogs (1983)
The Plague Dogs is a book-based movie adapted from "The Plague Dogs" by Richard Adams. This Adventure/Animation film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is December 17, 1983.
The Source Material
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Overview
Rowf, a shaggy black mongrel, and Snitter, a black-and-white fox terrier, are among dozens of animals being cruelly held in a testing facility in North West England. When one of the handlers fails to close Rowf’s cage properly, the two dogs make a daring escap…
About The Movie
Description
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
Details
- Title
- The Plague Dogs
- Original Title
- The Plague Dogs
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Adventure, Animation, Drama
- US Theatrical
- December 17, 1983 · Rated NR