K-9(1989)
“Meet the two toughest cops in town. One's just a little smarter than the other!”
Overview
The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a dog named Jerry Lee (Officer Lewis), who has been trained to smell drugs. With his help, Dooley sets out to put his enemy behind the bars, but Jerry Lee has a personality of his own and works only when he wants to. On the other hand, the dog is quite good at destroying Dooley's car, house and sex-life...
Director
Rod Daniel
Studio
Gordon Company
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$78M
Cast
Jim Belushi
as Mike Dooley
Mel Harris
as Tracy
Kevin Tighe
as Lyman
Ed O'Neill
as Brannigan
James Handy
as Captain Byers
Daniel Davis
as Halstead
Cotter Smith
as Gilliam
John Snyder
as Freddie
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Benny the Mule
Sherman Howard
as Dillon
Jeff Allin
as Chad
David Haskell
as Doctor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$78M
Production Companies
Gordon Company • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch K-9?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for K-9 (1989).
What is K-9 about?▼
The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a dog named Jerry Lee (Officer Lewis), who has been trained to smell drugs. With his help, Dooley sets out to put his enemy behind the bars, but Jerry Lee has a personality of his own and works only when he wants to. On the other hand, the dog is quite good at destroying Dooley's car, house and sex-life...
Who directed K-9?▼
K-9 was directed by Rod Daniel and released in 1989. It is a action, comedy, crime film.
How long is K-9?▼
K-9 has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in K-9?▼
The cast of K-9 includes Jim Belushi as Mike Dooley, Mel Harris as Tracy, Kevin Tighe as Lyman, Ed O'Neill as Brannigan, James Handy as Captain Byers and more.
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