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The Power of the Dog( 2021)

TV-MADramaWestern
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Benedict Cumberbatch

      Phil Burbank

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      Kodi Smit-McPhee

      Peter Gordon

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      Kirsten Dunst

      Rose Gordon

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      Jesse Plemons

      George Burbank

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      Thomasin McKenzie

      Lola

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      Geneviève Lemon

      Mrs. Lewis

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      Keith Carradine

      The Governor

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      Frances Conroy

      Old Lady

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      Kenneth Radley

      Barkeep

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      Sean Keenan

      Sven

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      George Mason

      Cricket

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      Ramontay McConnell

      Theo

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      David Denis

      Angelo

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      Cohen Holloway

      Bobby

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      Max Mata

      Juan

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      Josh Owen

      Lee

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      Alistair Sewell

      Jock

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      Eddie Campbell

      Stan

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      Alice Englert

      Buster

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      Bryony Skillington

      Queenie

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      Jacque Drew

      Jeanie

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      Yvette Parsons

      Hettie

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      Aislinn Furlong

      Evie

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      Daniel Cleary

      Jeanie's Friend

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      Richard Falkner

      Pianola Man

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      Tatum Warren-Ngata

      Libby

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      Yvette Reid

      Clementine

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      Alice May Connolly

      Pearl

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      Stephen Lovatt

      Doctor

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      Stephen Bain

      Mr Weltz the Undertaker

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      Ella Hope-Higginson

      Consuela

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      Piimio Mei

      Sue Ella

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      Edith Poor

      Tanya

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      Vadim Ledogorov

      Older Man

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      Julie Forsyth

      Mrs Mueller

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      Peter Carroll

      Old Gent

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      Alison Bruce

      The Governor's Wife

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      Karl Willetts

      Bill

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      David T. Lim

      Cook

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      Adam Beach

      Edward Nappo

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      Maeson Stone Skuggedal

      Edward Nappo's Son

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      Ian Harcourt

      Undertaker Assistant

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    A review by Manuel São Bento

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    Written by Manuel São Bento on Wed Dec 01 2021
    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-power-of-the-dog-spoiler-free-review "The Power of the Dog is a thought-provoking, deep study of (toxic) masculinity surrounded by exceptional performances and truly stunning cinematography (Ari Wegner). Jane Campion breaks her decade-long directing hiatus, returning with an unconventional take on the western genre packed with heavy, rich themes, all developed through emotionally powerful, extraordinary character arcs. Despite the occasionally dull pacing and underwhelming ending, the layered narrative holds numero...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    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
    • masturbation
    • alcoholic
    • humiliation
    • gender roles
    • cowboy
    • homoeroticism
    • lgbt
    • misogynist
    • mentor protégé relationship
    • woman director
    • medical student
    • drunkenness
    • masculinity
    • animal cruelty
    • 1920s
    • hula hoop
    • mother son relationship
    • brother brother relationship
    • toxic masculinity
    • repressed sexuality
    • gay theme
    • brothers
    • homosexuality
    • 20th century
    • antagonistic
    • baffled