K-9

1989
PG-13
1h 41m

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6.1/10

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Buddy Cop Slapstick Action Comedy Crime

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.

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Trivia
Although Jerry Lee is credited as playing himself in the opening credits, he was in fact played by multiple dogs during the shoot.

The primary dog was named Rando, a three-year-old German Shepherd. A two-year-long search was held to find the right dog for the role and over forty dogs were considered. Eventually, four young Shepherds were brought from West Germany and trained for three months with Karl Lewis Miller. While typical dogs can understand 10-15 commands, Rando was able to perform anywhere from 125 to 150 actions.

A separate dog that was used as a stand-in for some scenes was named Kondo, and was a real-life police dog with the Kansas City Police Department who was sadly killed in the line of duty in 1991, which has led to some confusion that "the dog from K-9" was killed while on duty.

Goofs
When Jerry Lee attacks the men in the bar and bites one of them on the hand, it is obvious that the man has a padded sleeve so that dog bite would not hurt him.

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

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7/10

Superior to the Chuck Norris/Dog Attempt, And One Of Belushi's Finest.

This is NOT the best cop/dog movie, but it IS superior to the Chuck Norris/pooch flick. Personally, I found Turner and Hooch to be superior to this work, but it is still enjoyable, and comes in second to my favorite.

HOwever, this is witty, and funny enough to be endearing, without resorting to Jim Belushi's usual tactics, although he does employ the beginning of those posturing and chest-beating tactics here. But they are not so dominant that the movie suffers. In fact, they play well in this situation, though it IS sad to watch a grown man who is romantically jealous of a dog.

This fails any Oscar possibilities, but I do not honestly believe that would surprise those involved with this work. The bottom line: This is a fun movie. It fails to warm the heart as well as Turner and Hooch, but does not make you feel sorry for the dog like some other movies have, along this venue. It is entertaining and fun, and rates a 6.6/10 from...

the Fiend :.