A Dog Year

Overview

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Cast and crew

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  Jeff BridgesJon Katz

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  Lauren AmbroseEmma

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  Lois SmithLois Blair

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  Domhnall GleesonAnthony Armstrong

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  Welker WhiteBrenda King

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  Elizabeth MarvelMargo

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  Pamela StewartPatti

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  Deirdre O'ConnellDonna Brady

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  Karen AllenPaula (voice)

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  Leo TrombettaRichard (voice)

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  Patricia LentzHolly (voice)

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  Jan Leslie HardingNancy Longhetti

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  Teresa YenqueAirport Bystander

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  Glenn KesslerAirport Police

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  Joe WachowskiAirport Police

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  Manish BaligaAirport Manager

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  Kevin RogersStation Wagon Driver

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  Michael Sackler-BernerStation Wagon Passenger

Director

George LaVoo

Writer

George LaVoo and Jon Katz

Music

Joseph Vitarelli

Cinematography

Frederick Elmes