The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog is a 2021 internationally co-produced western drama film written and directed by Jane Campion, based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Genevieve Lemon, Keith Carradine, and Frances Conroy. The Power of the Dog had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2021, where Campion won the Silver Lion for Best Direction, and is scheduled to be released in a limited release on November 17, 2021, prior to streaming on Netflix on December 1, 2021. The film received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise towards Campion's screenplay and direction, the performances of the cast (particularly Cumberbatch, Dunst, and Smit-McPhee), the cinematography and Jonny Greenwood's score. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon Jesse Plemons as George Burbank Kodi Smit-McPhee as Peter Gordon Thomasin McKenzie as Lola Genevieve Lemon as Mrs. Lewis Keith Carradine as Governor Edward Frances Conroy as Old Lady Peter Carroll as Old Gent Adam Beach as Edward Nappo MK3 video effect, text via Wikipedia, all rights reserved.