The Dogwalker (2002)
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In Paul Duran's witty comedy-drama, down-and-out Jerry (Will Stewart) chances upon an old woman Alma (Carol Gustafson) walking her dog. The lucky encounter leads to a job when Alma's daughter Helen (Stepfanie Kramer) hires him to look after her mother and the dog. Jerry quickly realizes that… More In Paul Duran's witty comedy-drama, down-and-out Jerry (Will Stewart) chances upon an old woman Alma (Carol Gustafson) walking her dog. The lucky encounter leads to a job when Alma's daughter Helen (Stepfanie Kramer) hires him to look after her mother and the dog. Jerry quickly realizes that the job is more complicated than he originally surmised. Alma is foul tempered, and a trio of wizened bridge-play suitors make increasingly bizarre demands on Jerry, while Helen and her vivacious teenaged daughter both make sexual advances on him. Later, when he enlists the help of his African-American friends, an unfortunate clash ensues resulting in tragedy. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Directed By
- Paul Duran
- Written By
- Paul Duran
- Genres
- Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 13, 2002 Wide
- Studio
- Outrider Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Lael Loewenstein, Variety
An indie that benefits from amusing characters, strong thesping and taut situational humor.
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Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
It's mighty tedious for the viewer who has to contend with unpleasant characters, hit-and-miss performances and awkwardly staged scenes.
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Manohla Dargis, Los Angeles Times
This isn't a retooled genre piece, the tale of a guy and his gun, but an amiably idiosyncratic work.
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Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat
The Dogwalker starts off strong, but loses steam towards the end.
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Luisa F. Ribeiro, Boxoffice Magazine
Trying hard to be cute, The Dogwalker is instead as muddled as can be, tripping up the film as if its ankles were entwined in its own leash.
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Cast
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Will Foster Stewart
as Jerry
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Stephanie Kramer
as Helene
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Tony Todd
as Mones
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John Randolph
as Ike
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Allan Rich
as Sam
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Stacey Williams
as Darlene
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Carol Gustafson
as Alma
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Tony Carreiro
as Don
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Cress Williams
as K.C.
- Nicki Lynn Aycox
- Stepfanie Kramer
- Walter Jones
- Tom Todd
