The City and the Dogs
Four cadets, trapped by the brutal regime of a Lima military academy, form a secret circle called 'The Dogs'. Their rebellion against the system starts with petty theft and humiliation but swiftly escalates. The theft of exam papers triggers a tragedy—a fatal shot during maneuvers, fueled by someone's desire for revenge. The investigation into the incident shatters the already fragile world of the barracks, calling into question the codes of honor, friendship, and the very possibility of retaining one's humanity in an atmosphere of pervasive fear and cynicism.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La ciudad y los perros |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Peru |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Francisco J. Lombardi |
| Runtime | 135 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (50 votes) |
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This adaptation of Mario Vargas Llosa's seminal novel is a ruthless dissection of the mechanics of violence, where military discipline merely masks a savage law of the jungle. The film masterfully conveys the tangled web of fear, lies, and suppressed rage smoldering beneath the uniform.
What lingers after the credits is the tense, claustrophobic weight of this microcosm of brutality, where every character is both victim and executioner. It's a psychological thriller that imprints itself with unsettling force. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Francisco J. Lombardi
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The oppressive silence of barracks broken by sharp commands; the scent of polish and sweat; the feeling of a pervasive, judgmental gaze.
🎭 Cast
Gustavo Bueno
Lt. Gamboa / Teniente Gamboa
Pablo Serra
The Poet / El Poeta, cadete Alberto Fernández
Luis Álvarez
El Coronel
Juan Manuel Ochoa
The Jaguar / El Jaguar
Eduardo Adrianzén
The Slave / El Esclavo
Liliana Navarro
Teresa
Miguel Iza
Arrospide
Aristóteles Picho
The Snake / Boa
Toño Vega
El Rulos
Isabel Duval
Teresa's aunt
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