K-9

**K-9** is a UK VHS release by CIC Video and Universal on 16th April 1990, It got re-released by Universal, CIC, PolyGram Video and Karussell on 10th October 1994, It got re-released by 4 Front Video and Universal on 22nd May 2000 and it got re-released by Universal on 4th March 2002.

## Description

**James Belushi** stars as Thomas Dooley, an unorthodox narcotics cop who teams with an independently minded police dog in this hilarious action-comedy.

Headstrong Dooley is one step away from nailing a prominent socialite in a $50 million cocaine bust. But branded as too crazy to partner with, no one will work with him expect **Jerry Lee**, a superbly trained German Shepherd police dog with the best nose in the drug-busting business.

The unconventional pairing pleases neither partner, but after a series of shoot-outs, stake-outs, brawls and romantic misadventures, they develop a grudging respect for each other.

It's a heart-warming, fast-footed adventure about an unlikely and unbeatable police team that will have you rooting for man's best friend.

## Cast

* James Belushi as Detective Thomas Dooley
* Mel Harris as Tracy
* Kevin Tighe as Lyman
* Ed O'Neill as K-9 Sgt. Brannigan
* James Handy as Lt. Byers
* Sherman Howard as Dillon
* Daniel Davis as Halstead
* Cotter Smith as Gilliam
* John Snyder as Freddie
* Pruitt Taylor Vince as Benny the Mule

The role of "Jerry Lee," though credited in the movie credits as being played by Jerry Lee, was actually played by more than one dog, including backups and stand-ins.

Dooley mistakingly refers to his Ford Mustang as a 1965. It is actually a 1966.

## Credits

A Gordon Company Production

A Rod Daniel Film

James Belushi

K-9

Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, James Handy, Ed O’Neill

And Introducing Jerry Lee

Music By Miles Goodman

Casting By Judith Weiner

Costume Designer Eileen Kennedy

Associate Producer Lloyd Levin

Editor Lois Freeman-Fox

Production Designer George Costello

Director Of Photography Dean Semler, A.C.S.

Co-Producer Steven Siegel

Executive Producer Daniel Smith

Written By Steven Siegel & Scott Myers

Produced By Lawrence Gordon and Charles Gordon

Directed By Rod Daniel

## Opening (1994 Re-Release)

1. CIC Video Warning Screen (1991-1996)
2. The Universal Pictures Big Screen, Best Sellers Trailer From 1993 with clips of "Back to the Future", "Back to the Future Part II", "Back to the Future Part III", "Out of Africa", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Kindergarten Cop", "The Blues Brothers", "The Land Before Time", "Twins", "An American Tail", "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" and "Backdraft".
3. Housesitter Trailer [announced by John Leader]
4. Death Becomes Her Trailer [announced by Dave Benson Phillips]
5. Presented in Dolby Surround Ident (Short Version)
6. BBFC 15 Card (1985-1997)
7. Universal Pictures Ident (1963-1990)
8. Start of K-9 (1989)

## Trailers and info

### Rental 1990 Re-release

1. Dangerous Pursuit
2. Spy
3. Hollywood Detective
4. The Dream Team
5. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

### 1994 Re-release

1. The Universal Pictures Big Screen, Best Sellers trailer from 1993 with clips of "Back to the Future", "Back to the Future Part II", "Back to the Future Part III", "Out of Africa", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Kindergarten Cop", "The Blues Brothers", "The Land Before Time", "Twins", "An American Tail", "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" and "Backdraft".
2. Housesitter
3. Death Becomes Her