A Boy and His Dog

Based On the book by Harlan Ellison

A Boy and His Dog is a 1975 American science fiction black comedy film directed by L.Q. Jones, from a screenplay by Jones based on the 1969 novella of the same title by fantasy author Harlan Ellison. The film stars Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Alvy Moore, and Jason Robards. It was independently produced and distributed by Jones' company LQ/Jaf Productions. The film's storyline concerns a teenage boy, Vic, and his telepathic dog, Blood, who work together as a team in order to survive in the dangerous post-apocalyptic wasteland of the Southwestern United States.

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Release date:

March 1, 1975

Director:

L. Q. Jones

Cast:

Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Tiger, Charles McGraw, Jason Robards

Genre:

Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Comedy drama, Dystopian, Comedy thriller

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1975 in adaptations