Alpha Dog 2006
“One crime. 38 witnesses. No way back.”
What is Alpha Dog?
Alpha Dog is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 27, 2006
- Studios
- A-Mark Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
Alpha Dog is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by A-Mark Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A reckless heir’s kidnapping spirals into a deadly standoff.”
- Based on a true crime story
- Intense criminal drama with high stakes
- Atmospheric tension throughout
- Violent content may be disturbing
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate gritty, true‑crime dramas with high tension.
The film contains violent and disturbing kidnapping scenes, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.
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Is Alpha Dog based on a true story?
Yes, it dramatizes the 2000 kidnapping and murder of 15‑year‑old Nicholas Markowitz.
What genre does Alpha Dog belong to?
It is classified as a crime drama thriller.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes.
When was Alpha Dog released in the United States?
It was released on January 12, 2007 in the US.
What is the central conflict of the film?
The story follows Johnny Truelove kidnapping a teenager after a debt dispute with the victim’s family.
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