The Power of the Dog (2021)
The Power of the Dog is a Western drama film adapted from the novel by Thomas Savage. When a widow and her son move into a ranch, she captures the attention of a kindly gentleman named George, much to the chagrin of his brother, Phil. After they marry, Phil’s temper begins to flare, and he begins to torment the two – but his behavior may spell disaster when his new nephew’s darker side comes to light.
The Power of the Dog
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Release Date
- November 17, 2021
- Studio(s)
- Netflix
- Distributor(s)
- Netflix
- Cast
- Frances Conroy , Jesse Plemons , Kirsten Dunst , Thomasin McKenzie , Peter Carroll , Adam Beach , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Keith Carradine , Benedict Cumberbatch
- Writers
- Jane Campion
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Budget
- 35–39 million
Summary
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