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Lawn Dogs (1997)

15 101 min  -  Drama  -   15 May 1998 (USA)
7.4
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Newly arrived in an up-market housing development, quiet ten-year-old Devon doesn't quite fit in... See full summary »

Director:

John Duigan

Writer:

Naomi Wallace
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Lawn Dogs -- Mischa Barton and Sam Rockwell play a pair of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship that, when revealed, exposes the prejudices of their uptight community. Lawn Dogs -- US Home Video Trailer from Trimark
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mischa Barton ...
Sam Rockwell ...
Christopher McDonald ...
Morton Stockard
Kathleen Quinlan ...
Clare Stockard
Miles Meehan Miles Meehan ...
Billy
Bruce McGill ...
Nash
David Barry Gray ...
Brett
Eric Mabius ...
Sean Torrance
Angie Harmon ...
Pamela 'Pam' Gregory
José Orlando Araque José Orlando Araque ...
Salvador the Mailman
Beth Grant ...
Trent's Mother
Tom Aldredge ...
Jake - Trent's Father
Odin the Dog Odin the Dog ...
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Storyline

Newly arrived in an up-market housing development, quiet ten-year-old Devon doesn't quite fit in. Ignoring the urgings of her social-climbing father, Devon chooses the company of Trent, who mows the estate's lawns, rather than of the girls her own age. Their friendship grows during her visits to his trailer home, but although it is completely innocent it is obvious that it would be unacceptable to the residents if they found out. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Innocence is a dangerous friend

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality/nudity, violence and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Gyepkutyák See more »

Filming Locations:

Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$74,859 (USA) (17 May 1998) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$106,292 (USA) (1 November 1998)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The Rank Organization's last film and so the final time their famous gong man is to be seen introducing a movie. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Devon pours a glass of water for Trent it is less than half full. In the next scene outside it is seen to be more than half full even after splashing it about. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Devon: Once upon a time, in a far off land, lived a girl and her mother and father. Their village was surrounded by a high wall. Outside the wall was the forest, home of Babay Aga, the witch. Babay Aga had iron teeth like three trees. His legs were like chicken legs, and he ate little girls for dinner. But inside the wall we were safe.
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Connections

References Sudden Impact (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rock The Boat"
Performed by The Hues Corporation See more »