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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| Produced by | Sidney Kimmel
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| Written by | Nick Cassavetes
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| Running time | 117 minutes
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| Country | United States
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| Box office | $32.1 million
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Zack Mazursky: No, I don't smoke.
Frankie Ballenbacher: Fuck that. It's good for you.
- When Wanda Haynes screams "Heil" in Jake Mazursky's apartment, the entire part was improvised. The cast went along with it, and director Nick Cassavetes kept it in the film.
- 2006 Sundance closing film.
- The tattoo encircling Jake Mazursky's neck is the original Hebrew verse from Psalms 109:14, "Let not the sin of his mother be blotted out."
- To prepare for his role in this movie, actor Ben Foster asked one of his friends who was an ex-crystal meth addict for guidance. The friend introduced him to a group of people who gave Foster an all-access pass into the lifestyle.
- "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" plays as Johnny Truelove is getting ready to skip town. Johnny Truelove is based on Jesse James Hollywood.
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