18 certificateStraw Dogs is a Film programme that first aired in 2011 and has been classified a 18 certificate.

Straw Dogs is a 3 star programme

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Straw Dogs (2011)

Directed by
Rod Lurie

The Deep South is a world away from the Los Angeles lifestyle of slick screenwriter David Sumner (James Marsden), so when he relocates with beautiful wife Amy (Kate Bosworth) to her childhood home it is an exciting change. Enthusiastically he tries to integrate into the small God-fearing community of Blackwater, Mississippi. However, what he initially takes for friendly local interest soon becomes claustrophobic interference. In particular, Amy's beer-swilling high school boyfriend Charlie (Alexander Skarsgård), who David hires to repair their roof, brings an air of confrontation that leaves the couple on edge.

When Charlie and his burly foul-mouthed mates begin leering at Amy, David's nervousness turns to disgust and he decides to finally stand up against the uncouth locals. This only serves to fuel the flames of animosity and Charlie's tense dislike ignites into a murderous hatred.

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Genre: Film

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2011

Rating:
3/5 Stars

Classification: 18 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Cast

Image for James MarsdenJames Marsden...David Sumner
Image for Kate BosworthKate Bosworth...Amy Sumner
Image for Alexander SkarsgårdAlexander Skarsgård...Charlie
James Woods...Tom Heddon
Image for Dominic PurcellDominic Purcell...Jeremy Niles
Rhys Coiro...Norman
Billy Lush...Chris
Laz Alonso...John Burke
Image for Willa HollandWilla Holland...Janice Heddon
Image for Walton GogginsWalton Goggins...Daniel Niles
Anson Mount...Coach Milkens
Drew Powell...Bic
Kristen Shaw...Abby
Megan Adelle...Melissa
Jessica Cook...Helen