The Road Dog

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The Road Dog

Released Sep 1, 2023

1h 45m

Comedy

Drama

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The Road Dog tells the story of Jimmy Quinn, a veteran of stand-up comedy's glory days; he is also an alcoholic. His life changes when his son David, who he abandoned as a child, shows up at his door, professing his desire to be a stand-up comedian.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Stanhope perfectly captures the mindset of many a comedian...

Rated: 3/4

Oct 6, 2023

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

In the end, Greg Glienna’s movie is a sweet tale of second chances, forgiveness, and in a strange way, hope.

Rated: 7/10

Oct 23, 2023

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Patrick McDonald

HollywoodChicago.com

Doug Stanhope is a stand out in this on-the-road story, as he projects all the weariness of his “hanging around too long” stand-up comic, and newcomer Des Mulrooney stands toe to toe as son David against his reluctant curmudgeon father. W/photo slideshow.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 5, 2023

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Nick M

I love a 70s 90s film in the 2020s. Basic and beautiful. Gotta love a novel happy ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Jordan T

This movie was a bittersweet story between a veteran burnout comic and his son who is just getting started in the business. A tale of failed redemption that will make you laugh and then cry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Alan J

I liked the film, Doug Stanhope was a lot better than expected.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Michelle-Lee W

This film is sweet, straightforward and strong-hearted. I can tell the script was written and acted with great care. I liked its texture and the subject.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Angel J

This movie is an independent movie and I am glad they were able to put it together. It's a great script, I love Stanhope's performance, and I love the ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/23

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Greg Glienna

Director

Doug Stanhope

Jimmy Quinn

Des Mulrooney

David Maranto

Khrystyne Haje

Laura

Greg Fitzsimmons

Mikey

Tim Kazurinsky

Phil

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Synopsis

The Road Dog tells the story of Jimmy Quinn, a veteran of stand-up comedy's glory days; he is also an alcoholic. His life changes when his son David, who he abandoned as a child, shows up at his door, professing his desire to be a stand-up comedian.

Director: Greg Glienna
Producer: Tony Boswell, Greg Glienna, Brian Hennigan, Yasuein Paradise
Screenwriter: Greg Glienna, Tony Boswell
Distributor: Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co: CEM Productions, CEM Productions I
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 2023
Runtime: 1h 45m

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