A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.
Director:
Joe Camp
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Title: Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
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Cast
| 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 | |
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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
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detective | murder | london england | talking dog | private detective |Taglines:
An adult tail of murder, mystery, and forbidden love. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language and some mild scenes of violence and sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Deaf Postie: Stamps with animals? Yes, I believe we do... but you don't have to shout!
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According to Wikipedia, "outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage from this film were used in making the short feature Benji at Work (1980), a 30-minute documentary about the career of Benjean as a dog actor". See more »Goofs
When Bart comes to hire Benjamin to set him up he throws the bunches of banknotes on the desk and they land in one nice pile. In the very next scene one of the packets is off to one side, however in the next scene they are in a nice pile again and no one has touched them in either scene. See more »Quotes
Bart: Stop that animal! STOP THAT ANIMAL!Deaf Postie: Stamps with animals? Yes, I believe we do... but you don't have to shout!
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After nearly all of the end titles have passed, "WOOF!" appears on the screen as the final title. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 July 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$323,320, 13 July 1980Gross USA:
$6,216,067Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,216,067Company Credits
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I love this movie. It's got the cheesiest soundtrack (I'm pretty sure it's Paul McCartney and Wings), totally dating it that way, but it's got some pretty funny moments. Seeing Benji and having Chevy Chase involved in the same movie makes for all-around fun. Added bonus for those who like mysteries. This is a romance-mystery-comedy combo. Rent it.