Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Chevy Chase | ... | Browning | |
Benjean | ... | Benji a.k.a Browning | |
Jane Seymour | ... | Jackie | |
Omar Sharif | ... | Bart | |
Robert Morley | ... | Bernie | |
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Stuart Germain | ... | Higgins / Deaf Postie |
Alan Sues | ... | Freddie | |
John Stride | ... | Alistair Becket | |
Donnelly Rhodes | ... | Montanero | |
Barbara Leigh-Hunt | ... | Margaret | |
Margaret Courtenay | ... | Lady Chalmers | |
Richard Vernon | ... | Quimby Charles | |
Frank Williams | ... | Mr. Easton | |
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Albin Pahernik | ... | Pelican Man |
Susan Kellermann | ... | German Clerk |
Browning is a PI with a bad cold, who's sent to investigate a case by a mysterious client.He stumbles across the body of a young woman and is stabbed to death, and when he wakes up in heaven, they tell him he's "marginal material," and they can only decide on his final destination through one last assignment: to go back and solve his own murder. As a dog. A cute fluffy little dog (Benji). Undaunted, Browning begins to investigate the case as best he can around his canine disabilities (dialing the phone presents a special challenge) to solve the murders, save the girl, and see justice done. Written by Kathy Li
I first saw this movie when I was 8 years old. We had just gotten our cable, which was a big treat back in 1982. I use to get the program guide and mark all the times "Oh Heavenly Dog" was on. I became a bit obsessed with this movie. There was something about how goofy and sad Chevy Chase's character appealed to me. I was so intrigued by the beauty and elegance of Jane Seymour's presence. When you combine the two in the movie, everything seemed to fall into place. It was simple and honest. The movie isn't a dramatic masterpiece but its not crap either! As a child and as an adult I still feel the same way. This movie is a warm fuzzy. It is fun to watch, has a good plot and I really like the songs in the opening and ending. It's a classic. Somewhat an unknown among many, but a favorite of mine.