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Every Dog Has Its Day
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Every Dog Has Its Day

1998-06-12 · 93 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Marc Chiat
Production companies
Red Dog Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Larry HoldenLarry HoldenJack Smith
ScoutScout
James HandyJames HandySign Painter
Shawnee SmithShawnee SmithRed Head
Tony PlanaTony PlanaOfficer Tom
Yolanda SnowballYolanda SnowballThelma
Charlotte LewisCharlotte LewisJill
Doug BudinDoug BudinGeorge
Daniel EscobarDaniel EscobarRita
Steve ParkSteve ParkDr. Killdare, D.V.M.
Clint CulpClint CulpMotel Clerk
Anne DeSalvoAnne DeSalvoJacquelin
David GrohDavid GrohJack, Sr.
Taylor NegronTaylor NegronSully
Wesley MannWesley MannJail Keep
Marty ZagonMarty ZagonJudge
Nolan SmithLittle Harry
James T. CallahanJames T. CallahanFather Quinn
Chris SpencerChris SpencerMaurice
Kate MurtaghLittle Old Lady

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