Dog (2017): Cast & Plot
Dog is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Samuel Benchetrit, starring Vincent Macaigne as Jacques Blanchot, Éric De Staercke and Vanessa Paradis. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Samuel Benchetrit
- Original language
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French - Studio
- A Single Man Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dog About?
The premise of Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After losing his wife, home, and job, Jacques Blanchot retreats from the world, isolating himself from those around him. His life takes an unexpected turn when a pet shop owner offers him refuge and assistance, providing a new sense of purpose and connection.
Dog Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- one word title
- dog
- illness
- reference to google
- google search
- internet search
- pet shop
- pet shop owner
- cage
- dog cage
- dog in a cage
- dead dog
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- crushed by a bus
- human as dog
- human as animal
- imitating a dog
- submission
- applause
- bank
- losing a job
- taser
- tasered
- punched in the face
- man in a cage
- human in a cage
- killing a dog
- dog training
- humiliation
- profoundly disturbing
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
Dog Cast & Characters
Vincent Macaigne leads the cast as Jacques Blanchot, with Éric De Staercke as Le patron de Jacques and Vanessa Paradis as Hélène. Directed by Samuel Benchetrit; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Samuel Benchetrit
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Vincent Macaigne as Jacques Blanchot - Éric De Staercke as Le patron de Jacques
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Vanessa Paradis as Hélène -
Bouli Lanners as Max
Also Starring in Dog
· 3 more- Olivier Bisback Homme Puma
- Anton Kouzemin Michael
- Tom Canivet Victor
More from Samuel Benchetrit
More films directed by Samuel Benchetrit: Love Song for Tough Guys, Macadam Stories and I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster.
Dog Plot Summary
What happens in Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jackson Briggs (Vincent Macaigne) is a seasoned Army Ranger battling the effects of PTSD. Currently working at a local deli, he dreams of returning to active duty, specifically aiming for a rotation in Pakistan. Unfortunately, due to his mental health struggles, he is deemed unfit for deployment, and despite his efforts to influence the decision through favors, he faces repeated setbacks. His life takes a turn when he receives news that his former squad mate, Eric De Staercke, who played Riley Rodriguez, has been killed in action, plunging him deeper into a sense of loss and purpose.
Full summary
The whole story of Dog, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dog?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jackson Briggs's primary military background in the film?
Dog Also Known As
Also known as “变狗记”.
- Also known as
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- 变狗记
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Dog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dog?
Dog runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Dog released?
Dog was released on August 21, 2017.
Who directed Dog?
Dog was directed by Samuel Benchetrit.
More films by Samuel Benchetrit Who is in the cast of Dog?
Dog stars Vincent Macaigne as Jacques Blanchot, Éric De Staercke as Le patron de Jacques and Vanessa Paradis as Hélène, among 7 credited actors.
Does Dog have a post-credit scene?
No. Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dog in?
The original language of Dog is French.
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