Alpha Dog

Alpha Dog is a 2006 American crime drama film written and directed by Nick Cassavetes. It is based on the true story of the kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz in 2000. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Foster, Shawn Hatosy, Emile Hirsch, Christopher Marquette, Sharon Stone, Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, and Bruce Willis.

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Alpha Dog
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNick Cassavetes
Written byNick Cassavetes
Produced by
  • Sidney Kimmel
  • Paul Ralph
Starring
CinematographyRobert Fraisse
Edited byAlan Heim
Music byAaron Zigman
Production
company
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27) (Sundance)
  • January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12) (United States)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$9.5 million
Box office$32.4 million

Alpha Dog had its world premiere at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2006, and was released in the United States on January 12, 2007, by Universal Pictures.

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