The Road Dog

Doug Stanhope is “The Road Dog” in New Film

Doug Stanhope is starring in a forthcoming movie.

The synopsis for Doug Stanhope's new film "The Road Rog."

The Road Dog “tells the story of aging, alcoholic comedian Jimmy Quinn (Doug Stanhope), a veteran of stand-up comedy’s glory days. When his long-estranged son, David (Dylan Mulrooney), also an aspiring comedian, seeks him out, Jimmy offers to take him on the road and show him the ropes. They begin to grow close, but tensions rise due to Jimmy’s self-destructive behavior. Ultimately, Jimmy must decide what he values most.”

The Road Dog.
The Road Dog. Courtesy of Freestyle Digital Media.

The film was co-written by Tony Boswell and Greg Glienna, who also directs the film. Rounding out the cast is Khrystyne Haje, Tim Kazurinsky, Greg Fitzsimmons, and Calvin Evans.


The film will be released digitally on October 6th through Freestyle Digital Media.

RELATED: Love Doug Stanhope? Check out Andy Andrist's stand up special, Last Shot, produced by Doug Stanhope. Available for free on YouTube and for streaming & digital download on 800 Pound Gorilla.

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