Dominique Swain, Justin Timberlake, Charity Shea and Christopher Marquette in Universal Pictures' Alpha Dog - 2007
Anton Yelchin and Amanda Seyfried in Universal Pictures' Alpha Dog - 2007
Johnny is a Los Angeles drug dealer. He comes from a good family, owns his home, several cars and enjoys partying with his friends. Johnny is 19. When his friend Jake welches on a debt, Johnny and his boys kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother Butch and hold him as a marker. Even though Butch has numerous chances to escape, he doesn't. He's enjoying partying with them, losing his virginity and having a good time - until something goes horribly wrong.
Production Status: Released
Logline: Story based on the life of Jesse James Hollywood, the youngest man to ever be on the F.B.I.'s most wanted list.
Genres: Drama, Crime/Gangster and Teen
Running Time: 1 hr. 57 min.
Release Date: January 12th, 2007 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive drug use and language, strong violence, sexuality and nudity.
Distributors: Universal Pictures Distribution, Universal Pictures
Production Co.: A-Mark Entertainment, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Studios: New Line Cinema
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Palm Springs, California, USA
Produced in: United States