Every Dog Has Its Day (1998)
A fateful night, a faithful dog, no donuts
After getting fired from his teaching job and dumped by his girlfriend, Jack, a painter, embarks on a soul searching road trip with his dog, Scout. However, bad weather and bumps in the road quickly cause more problems than he can handle. An impulsive decision to take from a bag full of unknown pills leads him on a drug-fueled journey with no destination in sight, and he soon finds himself making both friends and foes along the way.
Director: Marc Chiat
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 12, 1998
Cast
- Larry Holden - Jack Smith
- Scout - Scout
- James Handy - Sign Painter
- Shawnee Smith - Red Head
- Tony Plana - Officer Tom
- Yolanda Snowball - Thelma
- Charlotte Lewis - Jill
- Doug Budin - George
- Daniel Escobar - Rita
- Steve Park - Dr. Killdare, D.V.M.
Screenplay
Music: James Stemple
Cinematography: David Claessen
Production: Red Dog Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony, Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
dark comedy, mental breakdown, emotional vulnerability, philosophical, artistic, evocative, irreverent, absurdist humor, hallucinations
More Films by Director: Marc Chiat
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Every Dog Has Its Day about?
- After getting fired from his teaching job and dumped by his girlfriend, Jack, a painter, embarks on a soul searching road trip with his dog, Scout. However, bad weather and bumps in the road quickly cause more problems than he can handle. An impulsive decision to take from a bag full of unknown pills leads him on a drug-fueled journey with no destination in sight, and he soon finds himself making both friends and foes along the way.
- Who directed Every Dog Has Its Day?
- Every Dog Has Its Day was directed by Marc Chiat.
- Who stars in Every Dog Has Its Day?
- Every Dog Has Its Day stars Larry Holden, Scout, James Handy, Shawnee Smith, Tony Plana, Yolanda Snowball.
- How long is Every Dog Has Its Day?
- Every Dog Has Its Day has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Every Dog Has Its Day?
- Every Dog Has Its Day is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Every Dog Has Its Day produced?
- Every Dog Has Its Day was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Every Dog Has Its Day?
- The themes of Every Dog Has Its Day include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony, Philosophical and Existential Questions.