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K-9

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
34K
YOUR RATING
K-9 (1989)
Trailer
Play trailer0:31
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99+ Photos
ActionComedyCrime
To stop an elusive criminal, a maverick detective enlists the aid of a police dog who's an unusually intelligent smart alec.To stop an elusive criminal, a maverick detective enlists the aid of a police dog who's an unusually intelligent smart alec.To stop an elusive criminal, a maverick detective enlists the aid of a police dog who's an unusually intelligent smart alec.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
34K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rod Daniel
  • Writers
    • Steven Siegel
    • Scott Myers
  • Stars
    • Jim Belushi
    • Mel Harris
    • Kevin Tighe
  • Director
    • Rod Daniel
  • Writers
    • Steven Siegel
    • Scott Myers
  • Stars
    • Jim Belushi
    • Mel Harris
    • Kevin Tighe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    K-9
    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos142

    Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Mel Harris in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)
    Jim Belushi and Rando in K-9 (1989)

    Top cast

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    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Dooley
    • (as James Belushi)
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Tracy
    Kevin Tighe
    Kevin Tighe
    • Lyman
    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Brannigan
    Rando
    Rando
    • Jerry Lee
    • (as Jerry Lee)
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Byers
    Daniel Davis
    Daniel Davis
    • Halstead
    Cotter Smith
    Cotter Smith
    • Gilliam
    John Snyder
    John Snyder
    • Freddie
    Pruitt Taylor Vince
    Pruitt Taylor Vince
    • Benny the Mule
    Sherman Howard
    Sherman Howard
    • Dillon
    Jeff Allin
    Jeff Allin
    • Chad
    David Haskell
    • Doctor
    Alan Blumenfeld
    Alan Blumenfeld
    • Rental Salesman
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Salesman Don
    • (as Bill Sadler)
    Marjorie Bransfield
    • Receptionist
    Mark Mooring
    • Cop
    Jerry Levine
    Jerry Levine
    • Ernie
    • Director
      • Rod Daniel
    • Writers
      • Steven Siegel
      • Scott Myers
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jerry Lee was played by Rando, a 3-year-old German Shepherd from West Germany. A year-long search was held to find the right dog for the role. Over 40 dogs were considered but none of the American German Shepherds were deemed suitable. Rando trained for 3 months with Karl Lewis Miller and learned to understand commands in English.
    • Goofs
      After Jerry comes out of the car wash, Dooley opens the door and water spills out, but when Dooley gets into the car and leans back against the car seat, his jacket does not show any wetness when he leans forward again as he is pulling out of the car wash.
    • Quotes

      Dooley: Alright, let's get one thing straight: The woman is mine! Now we're both members of the animal kingdom. You know that and I know that. And we both know that this thing is really primal. So if you think you're such a badass you just try that one more time and you're gonna end up in a pet cemetary! You remember the movie Old Yeller? You remember when they shot him in the end? I didn't cry! Now come on!

    • Crazy credits
      Jerry Lee is played by Rando, not Jerry Lee, as credited at the end.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK theatrical version was cut by 21 secs to secure a "12" rating and removed descriptions of a "Colombian Necktie". The 15 rated video version was uncut and the 12 rated DVD is also intact.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Miss Firecracker/K-9/Criminal Law/Scandal/84 Charlie Mopic (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title (Theme From
      Jaws")"
      from Jaws (1975)
      Music composed by John Williams
      Courtesy of MCA Records

    User reviews59

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    The funniest Cop/Dog comedy yet
    James Belushi is the cop, Dewley, who seems to have spent most of his time chasing after the same guy, the drug lord Lyman played Kevin Tighe. And is then finally forced to get a partner in the shape of Jerry Lee the German Shepard dog. They have a very comedic relationship quite like that of Turner and Hooch.

    Things take a dangerous turn for Dewley and Jerry Lee when Dewley's girlfriend Tracey, played by Mel Harris, is taken hostage by Lyman. A tragic outcome that turns out great in the end, and even Jerry Lee gets to have a girlfriend.

    Great acting by James Belushi, Mel Harris and Jerry Lee. A score of 7 out of 10.
    helpful•12
    4
    • MovieKing-4
    • Jul 9, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mein Partner mit der kalten Schnauze
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel del Coronado - 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Gordon Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,247,647
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,471,035
      • Apr 30, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $78,247,647
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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