Dragnet(1987)
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Overview
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Director
Tom Mankiewicz
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$67M
Cast
Dan Aykroyd
as Sgt. Joe Friday
Tom Hanks
as Pep Streebeck
Christopher Plummer
as Reverend Jonathan Whirley
Harry Morgan
as Captain Gannon
Alexandra Paul
as Connie Swail
Jack O'Halloran
as Emil Muzz
Elizabeth Ashley
as Jane Kirkpatrick
Dabney Coleman
as Jerry Caesar
Kathleen Freeman
as Enid Borden
Bruce Gray
as Mayor Peter Parvin
Lenka Peterson
as Granny Mundy
Julia Jennings
as Sylvia Wiss
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$67M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Applied Action • Permut Presentations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dragnet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dragnet (1987).
What is Dragnet about?▼
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Who directed Dragnet?▼
Dragnet was directed by Tom Mankiewicz and released in 1987. It is a action, comedy, crime film.
How long is Dragnet?▼
Dragnet has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Dragnet?▼
The cast of Dragnet includes Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Joe Friday, Tom Hanks as Pep Streebeck, Christopher Plummer as Reverend Jonathan Whirley, Harry Morgan as Captain Gannon, Alexandra Paul as Connie Swail and more.
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