The City and the Dogs
1985, Spanish. Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi.
Why are you staring at me cadet? You want my picture on my bare ass or what?
Four angry cadets have formed an inner circle in an attempt to beat the system and ward off the boredom and stifling confinement of the military academy, set off a chain of events that starts with a theft and leads to murder.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
- Francisco J. LombardiDirector
- Gustavo BuenoLt. Gamboa / Teniente Gamboa
- Pablo SerraThe Poet / El Poeta, cadete Alberto Fernández
- Luis ÁlvarezEl Coronel
- Juan Manuel OchoaThe Jaguar / El Jaguar
- Eduardo AdrianzénThe Slave / El Esclavo
- Liliana NavarroTeresa
- Miguel IzaArrospide
- Aristóteles PichoThe Snake / Boa
- Toño VegaEl Rulos
- Isabel DuvalTeresa's aunt
- Ricardo MejíaCast
- David MeléndezSerrano Cava
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1985
- Original title
- La ciudad y los perros
- Country
- Peru
- Written by
- José Watanabe
- Budget
- $225K
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What The City and the Dogs is based on
The City and the Dogs is based on The Time of the Hero, a 1963 novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, published by Sudamericana.
Novel · 1963
The Time of the Hero
By Mario Vargas Llosa
Published by Sudamericana
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The City and the Dogs: quick answers
Is The City and the Dogs worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The City and the Dogs?
The City and the Dogs runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does The City and the Dogs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The City and the Dogs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The City and the Dogs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The City and the Dogs yet.
Which OTT platform is The City and the Dogs on?
The City and the Dogs isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 July 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The City and the Dogs?
If you liked The City and the Dogs, try Taps, The Hate U Give, Thank You for Your Service.
Who directed The City and the Dogs?
The City and the Dogs (1985) was directed by Francisco J. Lombardi and stars Gustavo Bueno, Pablo Serra, Luis Álvarez.
What is The City and the Dogs based on?
The City and the Dogs is based on The Time of the Hero, a 1963 novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, published by Sudamericana.