Black Dog (1998 film)

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Black Dog
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kevin Hooks
Written by	William Mickelberry Dan Vining
Produced by	Peter Saphier Mark W. Koch Raffaella De Laurentiis
Starring	Patrick Swayze Randy Travis Meat Loaf Stephen Tobolowsky Charles Dutton
Cinematography	Buzz Feitshans IV
Edited by	Debra Neil-Fisher Sabrina Plisco-Morris
Music by	George S. Clinton
Production companies	BBC[1] Toho-Towa[1] Marubeni Corporation[1] Tele München[1] UGC P.H.[1] Mutual Film Company Prelude Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	May 1, 1998 (1998-05-01)
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$12,951,088

Black Dog is a 1998 American action thriller film directed by Kevin Hooks and starring Patrick Swayze. The film tells the story of a trucker and ex-con who is manipulated into transporting illegal arms. The film co-stars popular American singers Randy Travis and Meat Loaf.