Movie

Mean Dog Blues

“No one ever escaped from prison camp #4. This one kid is going to try!”

★ 4.8(7)19781h 48m

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Where to watch Mean Dog Blues

🇿🇦 South Africa

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Good to know

Director: Mel Stuart
Release date: 1978-03-03
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bing Crosby Productions

Mean Dog Blues — trailer

About Mean Dog Blues

Mean Dog Blues is a 1978 movie in the Action genre, directed by Mel Stuart, starring Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz and Scatman Crothers. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mean Dog Blues in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A victim of circumstance, country and western musician Paul Ramsey finds himself on a Southern chain gang.

Cast

Gregg Henry

Paul Ramsey

Kay Lenz

Linda Ramsey

Scatman Crothers

Mudcat

Tina Louise

Donna Lacey

Felton Perry

Jake Turner

Gregory Sierra

Jesus Gonzalez

James Wainwright

Sgt. Hubbell Wacker

William Windom

Victor Lacey

George Kennedy

Captain Omar Kinsman

Marc Alaimo

Transfer Guard

Edith Atwater

Linda's Mother

Jimmy Boyd

Sonny

Themes & keywords

prisonrapecorruptionescapeforestprison escapemurderchain gangprison farmprison rape

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mean Dog Blues in South Africa?+

Mean Dog Blues is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mean Dog Blues on Netflix?+

Mean Dog Blues is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Mean Dog Blues?+

Mean Dog Blues has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Mean Dog Blues?+

Mean Dog Blues stars Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise and Felton Perry.

When did Mean Dog Blues come out?+

Mean Dog Blues is a 1978 movie directed by Mel Stuart.

What genre is Mean Dog Blues?+

Mean Dog Blues is Action film.

Who directed Mean Dog Blues?+

Mean Dog Blues was directed by Mel Stuart.