Hang Your Dog in the Wind
Hang Your Dog in the Wind

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Hang Your Dog in the Wind

1997
Movie
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English

Five friends from Los Angeles head to the desert in search of their friend Nick.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Stephen MetcalfeGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A disgraced former lawyer, down on his luck, takes on a seemingly simple case to help a young woman accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and corruption that forces him to confront his own past and fight for justice.

Critical Reception

Hang Your Dog in the Wind received mixed reviews. While some critics praised the performances of its lead actors, particularly Dennis Hopper and Jeff Daniels, and the film's gritty atmosphere, others found the plot to be convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film struggled to find a wide audience upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy performances from the lead actors.

  • A moody and atmospheric crime drama.

  • The plot becomes too tangled and loses focus.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel of the same name by Stephen Metcalfe, who also directed the movie.

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