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Sleeping Dogs (1978)

Movie ★ 5.6 107 min

Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain an attitude of non-violence while caught between warring factions.

Roger Donaldson Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 13, 1978
Runtime
107 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$308,205
IMDb
tt0076725
Language
,
Studio
, Aardvark Films, Broadbank Investments, New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sleeping Dogs about?
Recluse Smith is drawn into a revolutionary struggle between guerrillas and right-wingers in New Zealand. Implicated in a murder and framed as a revolutionary conspirator, Smith tries to maintain an attitude of non-violence while caught between warring factions.
Who directed Sleeping Dogs?
Sleeping Dogs was directed by Roger Donaldson.
Who stars in Sleeping Dogs?
Sleeping Dogs stars Sam Neill, Ian Mune, Warren Oates, Nevan Rowe.
When was Sleeping Dogs released?
Sleeping Dogs is a 1978 action, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Sleeping Dogs?
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