For the term relating to dog behavior, see Alpha (biology). For the Fall Out Boy song, see Alpha Dog (song). For the Law & Order episode, see Alpha Dog (Law & Order: Criminal Intent).
Alpha Dog
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Nick Cassavetes
Written by
Nick Cassavetes
Produced by
Sidney Kimmel
Paul Ralph
Starring
Ben Foster
Shawn Hatosy
Emile Hirsch
Christopher Marquette
Sharon Stone
Justin Timberlake
Anton Yelchin
Bruce Willis
Cinematography
Robert Fraisse
Edited by
Alan Heim
Music by
Aaron Zigman
Production company
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Distributed by
Universal Pictures
Release dates
January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27) (Sundance)
January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12) (United States)
Running time
117 minutes[1]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$9.5 million
Box office
$32.4 million[2]
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.[3]
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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