“A rather kinky tale of survival.”
Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food and shelter in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.
Don Johnson
Vic
Susanne Benton
Quilla June Holmes
Jason Robards
Lou Craddock
Tim McIntire
Blood (Voice)
Alvy Moore
Dr. Moore
Helene Winston
Mez Smith
Charles McGraw
Preacher
Hal Baylor
Michael
Ron Feinberg
Fellini
Michael Rupert
Gery
A Boy and His Dog is a drama, science fiction, comedy film released in 1975 exploring themes of based on novel or book, telepathy, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, decoy, dog. Directed by L.Q. Jones, it stars Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Jason Robards. Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food and shelter in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.
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