The City and the Dogs
Seen it?1985 | 135 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Four angry cadets have formed an inner circle in an attempt to beat the system and ward off the boredom and stifling confinement of the military academy, set off a chain of events that starts with a theft and leads to murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi
- Gustavo BuenoLt. Gamboa / Teniente Gamboa
- Pablo SerraThe Poet / El Poeta, cadete Alberto Fernández
- Luis ÁlvarezEl Coronel
- Juan Manuel OchoaThe Jaguar / El Jaguar
- Eduardo AdrianzénThe Slave / El Esclavo
- Liliana NavarroTeresa
- Miguel IzaArrospide
- Aristóteles PichoThe Snake / Boa
- Toño VegaEl Rulos
- Isabel DuvalTeresa's aunt