A young American and his English wife come to rural England and face increasingly vicious local harassment in this psychological thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Straw Dogs is a viscerally impactful adaptation of Gordon Williams’ novel ‘The Siege of Trencher’s Farm’ that stars Dustin Hoffman and Susan George.
Director
Sam Peckinpah
Cast
1971 | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller | United Kingdom, United StatesDustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan
WINNER
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards 1971, Best Director
NOMINEE
Academy Awards 1972, Best Music, Original Dramatic Score
NOMINEE
Fotogramas de Plata 1972, Best Foreign Movie Performer