K-9000

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Audience Member An on-the-edge cop, Chris Mulkey, teams up with supermodel/scientist Catherine Oxenberg and her computerized German Shepherd to take down some bad guys. The lead bad guy is one of those guys who's name you don't know but see in lots of movies and TV shows, but now I know his name is Judson Scott. The dog is voiced by Jerry Houser, who's name you probably don't know either, but who you'd recognize from movies like "Slap Shot" or "Summer of '42." This film was obviously a failed pilot for a potential TV series that never materialized. It was directed by Kim Manners, who would later go on to be a very good regular series director on more respectable shows like "The X-Files" and "Supernatural." The show was written and produced by schlocky 80s action writer Steven E. de Souza ("Commando") and features an enjoyable 80s style score by Jan Hammer ("Miami Vice"). And top that all off with a supporting role by Dennis Haysbert. Overall, this film felt like an uncomfortable mix of trying to be a kids film and trying to be a tough action film, but fails on both parts. However, the cast is quite good an manages to make the weak material nearly watchable. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member K-9000 is a hidden gem from the early 1990's that feels like it should have been made in 1986. How can anyone say no to a buddy cop show about a machine hating cop teaming up with a crime-fighting cyborg German Shepard? For what it is, it is almost flawless. Highly recommend it for movie night with some buddies. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member British research has developed a dog (K-9000) that assists humans in this suspense action film. American non-tech detective who swears machines hate him stars to defeat a criminal known as Anton Zeiss, an ex-intelligence officer. He isn't infallible either, but this is refreshingly realistic. A bonus and elevating element is the soundtrack in this little known film, none other than composer Jan Hammer of Miami Vice fame. Hammer was responsible for much of the instrumentals in Miami Vice. His soundtrack helps the film as many scenes are impressive. The title is not too clever. K-9 or "ca-nine" (get it?), stands for a super dog. This particular dog is a 9000 series one, capable of knowing what its master thinks, needs, and even talks with its owner. A computer in a dog developed by the C.A.T.C.H. project. Similar to the television series Knightrider, this is not a car that thinks, its a German shepard. Sounds crazy and terribly implausible, but this dog is introduced midway through the film in a plausable way. The comic relief ensues as his detective master is not real bright himself. Recommended for sci-fi dog lovers, its a combination serious crime drama and then becomes quite a charming canine tail, uh tale. Don't give up on it too soon. Directed by Kim Manners. With Chris Mulkey, Catherine Oxenberg, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Gladstone. for the Spanish trailer, copy and paste this into your address box, its better than nothing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jkfTDLTbRs Cast Dana Gladstone Dennis Haysbert Jerry Houser Anne Haney Chris Mulkey Catherine Oxenberg Judson Scott Crew Casting Director: Pamela Basker Casting Director: Fern Champion Executive Producer: Steven E. De Souza Teleplay by: Steven E. De Souza Set Decorator : Ellen Garvey Editor: J.P. Farrell Production Designer: Elliot Gilbert Producer: Rickley J. Dumm Composer: Jan Hammer (of Miami Vice fame) Director: Kim Manners Co-Producer : Michael Part Teleplay by: Michael Part Cinematographer: Frank Raymond Costume Designer: Judy B. Swartz Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member I saw that flick when I was a kid.. and it was one of my favorite Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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