Mean Dog Blues
1978, English. Directed by Mel Stuart.
No one ever escaped from prison camp #4. This one kid is going to try!
A victim of circumstance, country and western musician Paul Ramsey finds himself on a Southern chain gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Mel StuartDirector
- Gregg HenryPaul Ramsey
- Kay LenzLinda Ramsey
- Scatman CrothersMudcat
- Tina LouiseDonna Lacey
- Felton PerryJake Turner
- Gregory SierraJesus Gonzalez
- James WainwrightSgt. Hubbell Wacker
- William WindomVictor Lacey
- George KennedyCaptain Omar Kinsman
- Marc AlaimoTransfer Guard
- Edith AtwaterLinda's Mother
- Jimmy BoydSonny
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Lefferts
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How long is Mean Dog Blues?
Mean Dog Blues runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Mean Dog Blues have a post-credits scene?
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Mean Dog Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mean Dog Blues is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mean Dog Blues on?
Mean Dog Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 March 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mean Dog Blues?
If you liked Mean Dog Blues, try The Escapist, Nowhere to Run, Avengement.
Who directed Mean Dog Blues?
Mean Dog Blues (1978) was directed by Mel Stuart and stars Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers.