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Oh Heavenly Dog

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.6K
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Chevy Chase, Jane Seymour, and Benjean in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Fantasy

A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joe Camp
  • Writers
    • Rod Browning
    • Joe Camp(based on the 1974 motion picture written by)
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Jane Seymour
    • Benjean
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Camp
  • Writers
    • Rod Browning
    • Joe Camp(based on the 1974 motion picture written by)
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Jane Seymour
    • Benjean
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Chevy Chase, Jane Seymour, and Benjean in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Chevy Chase and Benjean in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Chevy Chase in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Jane Seymour in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Robert Morley in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Chevy Chase in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Jane Seymour and Benjean in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Jane Seymour in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Chevy Chase in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Chevy Chase in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Jane Seymour and Barbara Leigh-Hunt in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
    Chevy Chase and Benjean in Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)

    Top cast

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    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Browningas Browning
    Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour
    • Jackieas Jackie
    Benjean
    Benjean
    • Benji a.k.a Browningas Benji a.k.a Browning
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Bartas Bart
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Bernieas Bernie
    Stuart Germain
    • Higginsas Higgins…
    Alan Sues
    Alan Sues
    • Freddieas Freddie
    John Stride
    John Stride
    • Alistair Becketas Alistair Becket
    Donnelly Rhodes
    Donnelly Rhodes
    • Montaneroas Montanero
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    Barbara Leigh-Hunt
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Margaret Courtenay
    Margaret Courtenay
    • Lady Chalmersas Lady Chalmers
    Richard Vernon
    Richard Vernon
    • Quimby Charlesas Quimby Charles
    Frank Williams
    Frank Williams
    • Mr. Eastonas Mr. Easton
    Albin Pahernik
    • Pelican Manas Pelican Man
    Susan Kellermann
    Susan Kellermann
    • German Clerkas German Clerk
    Lorenzo Music
    Lorenzo Music
    • Carltonas Carlton
    Marguerite Corriveau
    • Patricia Elliotas Patricia Elliot
    Harry Hill
    • Jeffrey Edgewareas Jeffrey Edgeware
    • Director
      • Joe Camp
    • Writers
      • Rod Browning
      • Joe Camp(based on the 1974 motion picture written by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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. —Kathy Li
    • detective
    • murder
    • london england
    • talking dog
    • private detective
    • 47 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Chevy Chase and Benji team up for big laughs in this tail of murder, mystery and puppy love.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and some mild scenes of violence and sensuality
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Benjamin Browning (Chevy Chase) reaches Heaven, he is sent back to Earth as a dog by a man named Mr. Higgins. Higgins was the original name of the dog (1957-1975) who later became Benjean. In this movie, the dog is played by Benjean, the daughter of the original Benjean.
    • Goofs
      After it's established that Alister Becket's birthday is March third, Benji remarks that it is six months passed (or six months away). Earlier, however, when scouting the scene of the crime, he looks at the desk calendar and sees that it's mid-October, so really Becket's birthday was less than five months ago or away.
    • Quotes

      Benji a.k.a Browning: [Browning's first words after returning to Earth as Benji the dog as he narrowly escapes getting hit by a garbage truck] Oh, shit! That was close!

    • Crazy credits
      After nearly all of the end titles have passed, "WOOF!" appears on the screen as the final title.
    • Connections
      Featured in Benji at Work (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Return to Paradise
      written by Elton John and Gary Osborne

      performed by Elton John & Gary Osborne (as Cary Osborn)

    User reviews13

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Classic
    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.
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    • McDanielClanof4
    • Jul 27, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Himmelhund von einem Schnüffler
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Mulberry Square Productions
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,216,067
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $323,320
      • Jul 13, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,216,067
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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