CHiPs '99 (1998)

Ponch has returned to the police force, and is determined to help his friend Jon in investigating various car thefts.

Director:

Jon Cassar

Writers:

Morgan Gendel (teleplay), Rick Rosner (story),

Stars:

Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Larry Wilcox	...	Captain Jon Baker
Erik Estrada	...	Officer Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello
Robert Pine	...	CHP Commissioner Joseph Getraer
Paul Korver	...	Officer Peter Roulette
David Ramsey	...	Officer Sergeant McFall
Judy Sheindlin	...	Herself (as Judge Judy Sheindlin)
Jonathan Baker	...	Bicyclist
Joe Basile	...	Ricardo
John Bebita	...	Medic
Jerry Bishop	...	Announcer
Stephen J. Cannell	...	Bendix
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.	...	Himself
Brian Fenwick	...	Slater
Brodie Greer	...	Baricza
Googy Gress	...	Nyeman

Storyline

Ponch has returned to the police force, and is determined to help his friend Jon in investigating various car thefts.

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Plot Keywords:

character name in title

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Taglines:

It's their road. It's their rules.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Wilcox Productions/Triolog.net

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

I peripolos tis ethnikis odou

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Turner Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min 94 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The Caltrans freeway cameras do not have "crane-shot" movement, as can be seen when they zoom in on the license plate. Those cameras only have the mobility of 360° rotation.

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Connections

Referenced in V.I.P.: Thunder Val (1999)

User Reviews

As fake as the TV show

This movie wasn't any better than the TV show. The whole movie seemed fake. They couldn't even come up with a fresh idea for the movie. If they had, maybe it would have been better. But I really doubt it. It would take a lot to improve this movie.