The Power of the Dog (2021)
A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.
Director: Jane Campion
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: October 25, 2021
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch - Phil Burbank
- Kodi Smit-McPhee - Peter Gordon
- Kirsten Dunst - Rose Gordon
- Jesse Plemons - George Burbank
- Thomasin McKenzie - Lola
- Geneviève Lemon - Mrs. Lewis
- Keith Carradine - The Governor
- Frances Conroy - Old Lady
- Kenneth Radley - Barkeep
- Sean Keenan - Sven
Screenplay
- Tanya Seghatchian (Script Consultant)
- Jane Campion
- Thomas Savage (Novel)
Music: Jonny Greenwood
Cinematography: Ari Wegner
Editing: Peter Sciberras
Production: See-Saw Films, Max Films, Brightstar, New Zealand Film Commission, Cross City Films, BBC Film, Bad Girl Creek
Country: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, sadism, sexuality, widow, montana, eroticism, banjo, cigarette, ranch, marriage, bullying, death of father, sexual tension, period drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Power of the Dog about?
- A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.
- Who directed The Power of the Dog?
- The Power of the Dog was directed by Jane Campion.
- Who stars in The Power of the Dog?
- The Power of the Dog stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Thomasin McKenzie, Geneviève Lemon.
- How long is The Power of the Dog?
- The Power of the Dog has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is The Power of the Dog?
- The Power of the Dog is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was The Power of the Dog produced?
- The Power of the Dog was produced in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Power of the Dog?
- The themes of The Power of the Dog include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.