Gone to the Dogs (2009)
Winners and losers, high stakes, it's jeopardy week in week out. Tonight the oldest bookmaker in Britain will face the most celebrated gambler in dog racing history. But public interest is waning – with attendance declining and profits falling, there won't be many more of these nights. Gone to the Dogs showcases the dwindling culture of greyhound racing at Walthamstow Race Track soon before its closure in 2008, providing an insight into the lives of its staunch and passionate inhabitants, contrasted with casual visitors seeking nothing more than light entertainment. [episode from a Channel 4 documentary series]
Director: Klaus Fried
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Cast
- Douglas Tyler - Self
- Jerry Croxford - Self
- John Beck - Self
- Betty Beck - Self
Music: Dan Parry
Editing: Toby Farrell
Production: Maverick Television, Resource Base
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Klaus Fried
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gone to the Dogs about?
- Winners and losers, high stakes, it's jeopardy week in week out. Tonight the oldest bookmaker in Britain will face the most celebrated gambler in dog racing history. But public interest is waning – with attendance declining and profits falling, there won't be many more of these nights. Gone to the Dogs showcases the dwindling culture of greyhound racing at Walthamstow Race Track soon before its closure in 2008, providing an insight into the lives of its staunch and passionate inhabitants, contrasted with casual visitors seeking nothing more than light entertainment. [episode from a Channel 4 documentary series]
- Who directed Gone to the Dogs?
- Gone to the Dogs was directed by Klaus Fried.
- Who stars in Gone to the Dogs?
- Gone to the Dogs stars Douglas Tyler, Jerry Croxford, John Beck, Betty Beck.
- How long is Gone to the Dogs?
- Gone to the Dogs has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Gone to the Dogs?
- Gone to the Dogs is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gone to the Dogs produced?
- Gone to the Dogs was produced in United Kingdom.