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Dogman

  • 20182018
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
26K
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Dogman (2018)
In a seaside village on the outskirts of an Italian city, where the only law seems to be survival of the fittest, Marcello is a slight, mild-mannered man who divides his days between working at his modest dog grooming salon, caring for his daughter Alida, and being coerced into the petty criminal schemes of the local bully Simoncino, an ex-boxer who terrorizes the neighborhood. When Simoncino's abuse finally brings Marcello to a breaking point, he decides to stand up for his own dignity through an act of vengeance, with unintended consequences.
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  • Drama
  • Thriller

A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neig... Read allA timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.A timid dog groomer living in a poor suburb sells cocaine on the side and stays out of trouble, while trying to deal with his unstable, violent acquaintance who is a menace to the whole neighborhood.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Matteo Garrone
  • Writers
    • Ugo Chiti(story)
    • Matteo Garrone(story)
    • Massimo Gaudioso(story)
  • Stars
    • Marcello Fonte
    • Edoardo Pesce
    • Nunzia Schiano
Top credits
  • Director
    • Matteo Garrone
  • Writers
    • Ugo Chiti(story)
    • Matteo Garrone(story)
    • Massimo Gaudioso(story)
  • Stars
    • Marcello Fonte
    • Edoardo Pesce
    • Nunzia Schiano
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 58User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 40 wins & 32 nominations total

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
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    Trailer 1:31
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    Photos47

    Valeria Golino and Annabelle Attanasio at an event for Dogman (2018)
    Sabrina Impacciatore, Annabelle Attanasio, and Marcello Fonte at an event for Dogman (2018)
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    Edoardo Pesce and Marcello Fonte in Dogman (2018)
    Marcello Fonte in Dogman (2018)
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    Marcello Fonte
    Marcello Fonte
    • Marcelloas Marcello
    Edoardo Pesce
    • Simoncinoas Simoncino
    Nunzia Schiano
    • Madre Simoncinoas Madre Simoncino
    Adamo Dionisi
    Adamo Dionisi
    • Francoas Franco
    Francesco Acquaroli
    Francesco Acquaroli
    • Proprietario Videolotteryas Proprietario Videolottery
    Gianluca Gobbi
    • Proprietario Ristoranteas Proprietario Ristorante
    Alida Baldari Calabria
    • Alidaas Alida
    Laura Pizzirani
    • Madre Alidaas Madre Alida
    Giancarlo Porcacchia
    • Gasparoneas Gasparone
    Aniello Arena
    Aniello Arena
    • Ispettore Poliziaas Ispettore Polizia
    Mirko Frezza
    Mirko Frezza
    • Pusheras Pusher
    Marco Perfetti
    • Pusher 2as Pusher 2
    Vittorio Russo
    • Commercianteas Commerciante
    • (as Russo Vittorio)
    Gennaro Iannone
    • Commercianteas Commerciante
    • (as Iannone Gennaro)
    Emanuele Barbalonga
    • Padrone Caneas Padrone Cane
    Daniele Saliceti
    • Presentatore Fieraas Presentatore Fiera
    Nelly Oliva
    • Presentatrice Fieraas Presentatrice Fiera
    Miriam Platano
    • Angelo Nightas Angelo Night
    • Director
      • Matteo Garrone
    • Writers
      • Ugo Chiti(story) (screenplay)
      • Matteo Garrone(story) (screenplay)
      • Massimo Gaudioso(story) (screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
    • violence
    • dog
    • robbery
    • humiliation
    • drugs
    • 241 more
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    • Taglines
      • Everyone has a breaking point.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Roberto Benigni was offered the role of Marcello in 2006 but turned it down. He went on to portray Geppetto in Matteo Garrone's next film Pinocchio (2019), which also featured Marcello Fonte.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Sembravano applausi (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Glue
      Written by Matthew McBriar and Andrew Ferguson
      Performed by BICEP
      Published by BMG Rights Management UK Ltd
      Courtesy of Ninja Tune Ltd

    User reviews58

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Who is the beast?
    At first, "Dogman" tricks you into thinking it is just the usual parable of the oppressor and the oppressed, but as the story progresses, it reveals itself as an equally brutal, ambiguous and fascinating reflection on human instincts and drives. In the end, is it the story of a man who failed to tame the beast? Or is it the story of a beast who kept being loyal to the wrong man until he was inevitably forced to respond to his instincts and finally bite back?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Alamode Film (Germany)
      • Curzon Artificial Eye (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Догмен
    • Filming locations
      • Castel Volturno, Caserta, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Archimede
      • Le Pacte
      • Rai Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $148,225
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,013
      • Apr 14, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,080,147
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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