The Dogs of War
1980, English. Directed by John Irvin.
Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...
Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Dogs of War
The Dogs of War is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 17 December 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Gary DeVore, George Malko
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $5.5M
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What The Dogs of War is based on
The Dogs of War is based on The Dogs of War (1974) by Frederick Forsyth.
1974
The Dogs of War
By Frederick Forsyth
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The Dogs of War: quick answers
Is The Dogs of War worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 186 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dogs of War?
The Dogs of War runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Dogs of War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dogs of War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dogs of War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dogs of War is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dogs of War on?
The Dogs of War is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dogs of War?
If you liked The Dogs of War, try The Wild Geese, Predator, Wake of Death.
Who directed The Dogs of War?
The Dogs of War (1980) was directed by John Irvin and stars Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely.
What is The Dogs of War based on?
The Dogs of War is based on The Dogs of War (1974) by Frederick Forsyth.