Alpha Dog
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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. 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 in the United States and by Capitol Films in international markets. The film received mixed reviews and was a minor box office success, grossing $32.4 million worldwide on a budget of $9.5 million.
Infobox
Directed by
Nick Cassavetes
Written by
Nick Cassavetes
Produced by
mw- Sidney Kimmel Chuck Pacheco
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
Productioncompany
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Distributed by
Universal Pictures (United States)Capitol Films (International)
Release dates
January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27) (Sundance) January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12) (United States)
Running time
117 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$9.5 million
Box office
$32.4 million
Tables
Award nominations for Alpha Dog · Reception › Accolades
2006
2006
Year
2006
Award
Young Hollywood Awards
Category
Breakthrough Performance - Male
Nominee(s)
Ben Foster
Result
Won
2007
2007
Year
2007
Award
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
Category
Best Supporting Actor
Nominee(s)
Ben Foster (Also for 3:10 to Yuma)
Result
Nominated
Gran Premio Internazionale del Doppiaggio
Gran Premio Internazionale del Doppiaggio
Year
Gran Premio Internazionale del Doppiaggio
Award
Best Rising Voice Actor
Category
Andrea Mete (it) (for the dubbing of Justin Timberlake in the Italian version)
Nominee(s)
Won
Best Voice Actor
Best Voice Actor
Year
Best Voice Actor
Award
Massimiliano Alto (it) (for the dubbing of Emile Hirsch in the Italian version)
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Voice Actor
Best Supporting Voice Actor
Year
Best Supporting Voice Actor
Award
Loris Loddi (it) (for the dubbing of Ben Foster in the Italian version)
Category
Nominated
Best Dubbing Direction
Best Dubbing Direction
Year
Best Dubbing Direction
Award
Marco Mete (Italian version)
Category
Nominated
Best Dubbing Technician
Best Dubbing Technician
Year
Best Dubbing Technician
Award
Stefano Nissolino (Italian version)
Category
Nominated
Voci nell'ombra (it)
Voci nell'ombra (it)
Year
Voci nell'ombra (it)
Award
Best Character Actor Voice
Category
Loris Loddi (for the dubbing of Ben Foster in the Italian version)
Nominee(s)
Won
MTV Movie Awards
MTV Movie Awards
Year
MTV Movie Awards
Award
Breakthrough Performance
Category
Justin Timberlake
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Year
Teen Choice Awards
Award
Choice Movie: Breakout Male
Category
Justin Timberlake (Also for Black Snake Moan)
Nominee(s)
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| 2006 | Young Hollywood Awards | Breakthrough Performance - Male | Ben Foster | Won |
| 2007 | Boston Society of Film Critics Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ben Foster (Also for 3:10 to Yuma) | Nominated |
| Gran Premio Internazionale del Doppiaggio | Best Rising Voice Actor | Andrea Mete (it) (for the dubbing of Justin Timberlake in the Italian version) | Won | |
| Best Voice Actor | Massimiliano Alto (it) (for the dubbing of Emile Hirsch in the Italian version) | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Voice Actor | Loris Loddi (it) (for the dubbing of Ben Foster in the Italian version) | Nominated | ||
| Best Dubbing Direction | Marco Mete (Italian version) | Nominated | ||
| Best Dubbing Technician | Stefano Nissolino (Italian version) | Nominated | ||
| Voci nell'ombra (it) | Best Character Actor Voice | Loris Loddi (for the dubbing of Ben Foster in the Italian version) | Won | |
| MTV Movie Awards | Breakthrough Performance | Justin Timberlake | Nominated | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie: Breakout Male | Justin Timberlake (Also for Black Snake Moan) | Nominated |
References
- Alpha Doghttps://archive.today/20140404210305/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/alpha-dog-2
- Alpha Dog at Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2009-11-07.https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=alphadog.htm
- NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16636250
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/alpha-dog-1200518998/
- "Jesse James Hollywood convicted of murder, kidnapping"https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hu3iSLsUJxnynwnEm-W3zarIXxXwD99AJQ400
- The San Diego Union-Tribunehttp://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20050310-1604-ca-jessejameshollywood.html
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://web.archive.org/web/20121021143103/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/1190444621.html?dids=1190444621:1190444621&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT
- "Hollywood's Day in Court"http://www.independent.com/news/2009/may/21/hollywoods-day-court/
- "Deputy DA removed from Jesse James Hollywood murder case"https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-05-jesse-james-hollywood_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA
- Hollywood v. Superior Courthttp://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/revpub/B188550.PDF
- Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/la-na-scotushollywood21-2008oct21,0,2900953.story
- Hollywood v. Superior Court, ___ Cal.4th ___ (May 12, 2008, S147954).http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/revpub/B188550.PDF
- The Santa Barbara Independenthttp://www.independent.com/news/2009/may/21/hollywoods-day-court/
- "DEFENDANT SUES OVER 'ALPHA DOG' JESSE JAMES HOLLYWOOD SEEKS TO STOP PRETRIAL FILM"https://web.archive.org/web/20120227005643/http://moreresults.factiva.com/results/index/index.aspx?ref=LAD0000020061031e2as0001i
- "Jesse James Hollywood called coward at trial"https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hu3iSLsUJxnynwnEm-W3zarIXxXwD9870HJG3
- Los Angeles Timeshttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/05/kidnapmurder-trial-opens-for-jesse-james-hollywood.html
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jan-07-ca-alphadog7-story.html
- The-numbers.comhttp://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2007/ALPHA-DVD.php
- Rottentomatoes.comhttp://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alpha_dog/numbers.php
- Alpha Doghttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alpha_dog
- Alpha Doghttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/alpha-dog
- Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/article/industry-boxoffice-dc/box-office-champ-stomp-a-hit-with-young-women-idUSN1217747320070117
- Cinemascore.comhttps://m.cinemascore.com
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/review/VE1117929381
- movies.about.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20141020042016/http://movies.about.com/od/alphadog/a/alphadog042607.htm
- The Observerhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2007/apr/01/features.magazine1
- Hollywood.comhttp://www.hollywood.com/news/Alpha_Dog_Victims_Mother_Attempts_Suicide/3611994
- Milanrecords.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20090814215209/http://www.milanrecords.com/releases/releases.php?release_name=ALPHA_DOG
- Alpha Dog soundtrack information at AllMusichttps://www.allmusic.com/album/r947497