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Though there is no indication of it anywhere on the packaging, other than the length, MGM Home Entertainment's DVD of the war drama The Dogs of War is actually the longer and arguably better U.K. cut. Fifteen minutes have been included, mostly scenes involving mercenary Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) and his estranged wife, played by JoBeth Williams. But there are also added scenes of Shannon and a young black street kid (that was only touched upon in the previous U.S. version), more scenes of logistical ...
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Overview

Though there is no indication of it anywhere on the packaging, other than the length, MGM Home Entertainment's DVD of the war drama The Dogs of War is actually the longer and arguably better U.K. cut. Fifteen minutes have been included, mostly scenes involving mercenary Jamie Shannon (Christopher Walken) and his estranged wife, played by JoBeth Williams. But there are also added scenes of Shannon and a young black street kid (that was only touched upon in the previous U.S. version), more scenes of logistical planning between Shannon and his comrades, as well some other added stuff. What you end up with is a more cohesive whole and a film that is a lot more dramatically enriching than its previous cut. Too bad MGM has neglected to advertise the inclusion of the added material, since they may actually pull in some new viewers. But considering the subject matter, perhaps not. The disc's picture (letterboxed at 1.85:1) is sharp throughout (far better than previous VHS versions), though there is some instability during certain nighttime battle scenes. Overall, though, the image is excellent. The robust English language two-channel surround sound is also excellent, giving the film the proper boost. The disc has also been given French and Spanish subtitle options. The original theatrical trailer has also been included. This is a great disc and MGM should be commended for finally making this version of the film available in the U.S.
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Special Features

Original theatrical trailer; English: stereo surround; French & Spanish language subtitles
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Michael Costello
John Irvin's adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth novel about a mercenary attempting to execute a coup d'état in a small African country is an absorbing, if occasionally murky, adventure film. Christopher Walken stars as the burned out mercenary whose adrenaline junkie nature leads him to accept the job of toppling the shaky government of the fictional nation of Zangaro. While the story may be fiction, Forsyth has clearly done his homework, and Zangaro proves a persuasive composite of a typically unstable African polity; in particular, the film eerily presages the destabilizing of Sierra Leone in the mid-'90s by gold mining interests. Irvin's lean, low-key direction is as effective in laying out the painstaking planning of the coup as in obliquely underlining the dire political effects of the exploitation of this tiny country by outsiders. As impersonal as this sounds, the film is as gripping as any thriller, imbued as it is with overtones of revenge, since Walken returns for the coup after having been tortured in Zingaro on his first visit. He gives another virtuoso performance as the existential warrior, a part that's as close as he's ever come to playing an action hero. The photography of gifted cameraman Jack Cardiff also contributes greatly to the film's atmosphere of menace.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/20/2001
  • UPC: 027616860965
  • Original Release: 1981

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  • Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85.1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Dolby 5.1 / Stereo
  • Sound: Dolby Digital, stereo
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:59:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Christopher Walken Jamie Shannon
Tom Berenger Drew
Colin Blakely North
Hugh Millais Endean
Paul Freeman Derek
Pedro Armendariz Jr. The Major
Christopher Asante Geoffrey
Thomas Baptiste Dexter
Robert Berger Poker Player
Ilario Bisi-Pedro Kimba
Diana Bracho Nun
Jim Broadbent Film Crew
William Cain Poker Player
Erica Creer Dinner Party Guest
Lawrence Davidson Policeman
Isabel Grandin Evelyn
Ernest Graves Warner
George W. Harris Col. Bobi
Kenny Ireland Film Crew
Olu Jacobs Customs Officer
Jean-Pierre Kalfon Benny Lambert
Father Joseph Konrad Priest
Martin Lasalle
Jack Lenoir Boucher
Christopher Malcolm Baker
Tony Mathews Bank Vice President
Bruce McLane Shop Manager
Winston Ntshona Dr. Okoye
Ed O'Neill Terry
André Penvern Policeman
Harlan Cary Poe Richard
Hugh Quarshie Zangaron Officer
John Quentin Party Guest
Jose Rabelo Hotel Clerk
Terence Rigby Hackett
Shane Rimmer Dr. Oaks
Sheila Ruskin Dinner Party Guest
David Schofield Endean's Man
Jean-François Stévenin Michel
Eddie Tagoe Jinja
Victoria Tennant Dinner Party Guest
Kelvin Thomas Black Boy
Robert Urquhart Capt. Lockhart
JoBeth Williams Jessie
Technical Credits
John Irvin Director
Mike Collins Art Director, Special Effects
Bert Davey Art Director
John Siddall Art Director
Jack Cardiff Cinematographer
Emma Porteous Costumes/Costume Designer
Peter Mullins Production Designer
Geoffrey Burgon Score Composer
Gary de Vore Screenwriter
Leonard Glasser Screenwriter
George Malko Screenwriter
Antony Gibbs Editor
Larry de Waay Producer
Norman Jewison Producer
Patrick Palmer Producer
Lawrence James Cavanaugh Special Effects
Rudi Liszczak Special Effects
Steve Lombardi Special Effects
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
0. Scene Selections
1. Main Title/War Zone [3:16]
2. "Hell of a Godfather" [:11]
3. Search & Seizure [8:13]
4. Independent Guide [:06]
5. A Toast to Birds [4:04]
6. "This Is Not America" [3:24]
7. Beaten & Dismissed [4:51]
8. A Very Bad Report [3:49]
9. Kindling an Old Flame [5:03]
10. Preparing for War [2:14]
11. Money & Guns [1:08]
12. Discouraging News [6:38]
13. Soldiers at Sea [1:35]
14. By Cover of Darkness [3:35]
15. Lighting Up the Night [2:47]
16. "You're Late!"/Credits [4:10]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Theatrical Trailer
   Subtitles
      Français
      Español
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Best Soldier of Fortune Movie!

    It could be said that Dogs of War is the only good film ever made about mercenaries. And it is pretty good when it comes to the involvement of corporations in the running of the world. The performances are excellent. One of Christopher Walken's best, and most forgotten, performances. The rest of the cast are equally as fine. This is definitely a movie to see more than once.

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