The Doberman Gang
Seen it?1972 | 87 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 10 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
After a failed bank robbery, an ex-con, an ex-waitress and a few of their friends train a pack of doberman dogs to rob a bank for them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$5 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Byron Chudnow
- Byron MabeEddie
- Hal ReedBarney
- Julie ParrishJune
- Simmy BowSammy
- JoJo D'AmoreJojo
- John TullPet Shop Owner
- Jay PaxtonBank Manager
- John StrongAssistant Manager
- Diane PriorSandy
- Clyde AppersonReal Estate Agent