A narcotics cop (James Belushi) deemed too crazy to team with anybody is given a headstrong German Shepherd (Jerry Lee) as a partner. The pair, while trying to understand each other, also try to bust a big businessman who is an even bigger cocaine dealer.
While trying to break up a big drug ring, Maverick cop Dooley meets his new partner: a German shepherd police dog. Although Dooley is initially hostile to the idea of a canine partner, he develops a begrudging respect for the dedicated pooch.
Animal Action was by Karl Lewis Miller.
Sound by Dolby.
The New York Times listed the running time of "K-9" as 105 minutes, Variety listed it as 102 minutes.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - 1.85
Single Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 3.0 - English
Dolby Digital 3.0 - French
Additional Release Material:
Trailer - 1.Original Theatrical Trailer
Film Highlights
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies - 1.Cast & Crew
Production Notes
DVD-ROM Features:
Web Access
Director of Photography
Dean Semler: Director Of Photography, STEALTH (2005)
Production Designer
George Costello: Art Director/ THE TERMINATOR (1984)
Writer
Steven Siegel: Writer, K-9
Costume Designer
Eileen Kennedy: Costume Designer, K-9
Review 1:
"...Surefire dog tricks and breezy pacing..."
Source: New York Times
p.C19 04/28/1989
Review 2:
"...It's enjoyable, thanks not only to its charismatic duo, but also to the skilled comedy direction of Rod Daniel..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C17 04/28/1989