The Amazing Dobermans (1976)
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- PG
- 1h 36min
- Family, Comedy
- 24 Nov 1976 (USA)
- Movie
An ex-con man and his five trained Dobermans help a Treasury Dept. agent stop a racketeer and his gang.
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| Fred Astaire | ... |
Daniel
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| James Franciscus | ... |
Lucky
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| Barbara Eden | ... |
Justine
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| Jack Carter | ... |
Solly
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| Billy Barty | ... |
Samson
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| Charlie Brill | ... |
Professor
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| Parley Baer | ... |
Septimus
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James Almanzar | ... |
Slager
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Hanny Landman | ... |
Sally
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Montana Smoyer | ... |
Irene
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Roger Pancake | ... |
Tex
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Jamie Reidy | ... |
Perry
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William Hawkes | ... |
Tom
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| Regis Parton | ... |
Armored Car Driver
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Bob Yerkes | ... |
Vic
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Directed by
| Byron Chudnow | ... | (as Byron Ross Chudnow) |
Written by
| Michael Kraike | ... | (screenplay) & |
| William Goldstein | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Richard Chapman | ... | (screenplay) |
| Michael Kraike | ... | (story) & |
| William Goldstein | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| David Chudnow | ... | producer |
| F.A. Miller | ... | associate producer |
| Don L. Reynolds | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Alan Silvestri | ||
Cinematography by
| Gregory Sandor | ||
Editing by
| James Potter | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael Vittes | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Henry Rackin | ||
Makeup Department
| John Inzerella | ... | makeup artist |
| Oscar Molinary | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| F.A. Miller | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dennis E. Jones | ... | assistant director (as Dennis Jones) |
| Penny L. Vaughn | ... | second assistant director (as Penny Vaughn) |
Art Department
| David L. Glazer | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tony Garber | ... | sound editor |
| Monty Pearce | ... | sound editor |
| Don Coufal | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
| James Dehr | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Kirk Francis | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Conrad Rothmann | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bob Yerkes | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Norman Cattell | ... | assistant camera |
| Rick Foster | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Philip W. Lyon | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Frances Dennis | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Alan Silvestri | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol Westphall | ... | script supervisor (as Carole Westphall) |
Transportation Department
| Leslie Sue Rosen | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Willard Andrews | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Marylyn Corcoran | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Charles Coulter | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Cindy Cullen | ... | head dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. (as Cindy J. Cullen) |
| Fred Dean | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Glen Garner | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Scott Hart | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| John Jennings | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Terry Knapp | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Carl Spitz | ... | dog trainer: Frank Inn, Inc. |
| Alice West | ... | assistant to producer |
| Bob Yerkes | ... | technical advisor: circus |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Golden Films International (1976) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rosamond Productions Inc. (1978) (United States) (theatrical) (retitled re-release)
- Central Cinematográfica (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Leon Films (1981) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Superstar International (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (Canada) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- BBC One (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv) (initial UK airing)
- Video Classics (1981) (Australia) (video)
- Video Tape Center (VTC) (1981) (Sweden) (video)
Special Effects
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (opticals)
Other Companies
- Hawn Film Productions (production services)
- Frank Inn Inc. (dogs)
- American Humane Association (dogs supervised by)
- P.F.O.M. (property master)
- Levi Strauss & Co. (wardrobe: Mr. Franciscus)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound)
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles)
- Nissan Motor (with appreciation for their assistance)
- Vogue Coach of California (with appreciation for their assistance)
- Chinook International (with appreciation for their assistance)
- Ford Motor Company (with appreciation for their assistance)
- City of Simi Valley (with appreciation for their assistance: the people of)
- Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce (with appreciation: for their assistance)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with an infamous loan shark, Lucky, a small-time crook, finds an unlikely saviour in a reformed ex-convict and his highly skilled Dobermanns. As Lucky forms an alliance with a circus performer and a captivating bareback rider, he persuades his rescuer to let him use his impressive dogs. However, things go downhill when the mob boss sets his sights on robbing an armoured car filled with the circus' hard-earned profits. Now, it's up to Lucky to right a wrong. But can the amazing Dobermanns foil the gangster's plans? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | 3 Times the Fun!...4 Times the Action!...5 Times the Excitement! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Followed by Alex and the Doberman Gang (1980). See more » |
| Quotes |
Daniel:
There is *no way* on God's green Earth that you are going to convince *me* or *my dogs* that we should join the circus! That is *final, it, amen*. [the scene cuts to Daniel in a circus training montage] See more » |