Dragnet
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Synopsis
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
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Top Cast
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Dan Aykroyd
Sgt. Joe Friday
Tom Hanks
Pep Streebeck
Christopher Plummer
Reverend Jonathan Whirley
Harry Morgan
Captain Gannon
Alexandra Paul
Connie Swail
Jack O'Halloran
Emil Muzz
Elizabeth Ashley
Jane Kirkpatrick
Dabney Coleman
Jerry Caesar
Kathleen Freeman
Enid Borden
Bruce Gray
Mayor Peter Parvin
Lenka Peterson
Granny Mundy
Julia Jennings
Sylvia Wiss
Lisa Aliff
April
Joe Altmark
Milkman
Nina Arvesen
Lady Motor Cop
Fred Asparagus
Tito Provencal
Peter Aykroyd
Phoney CHP #2
Larry Bilzarian
SWAT Trooper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$66.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.33x
+$46.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Zweibel, Dan Aykroyd, Tom Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Dragnet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $66.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Applied Action, Permut Presentations, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Mankiewicz
Alan Zweibel, Dan Aykroyd, Tom Mankiewicz
Ira Newborn
Matthew F. Leonetti, Robert C. Thomas
Richard Halsey, William D. Gordean
Robert K. Weiss, Bernie Brillstein, David Permut
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
Alan Zweibel
Screenplay
Robert K. Weiss
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Dan Aykroyd
Screenplay
Tom Mankiewicz
Director
Tom Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Richard Halsey
Editor
David Permut
Producer
William D. Gordean
Editor
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Taryn De Chellis
Costume Design
Robert C. Thomas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragnet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragnet about?
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Who directed Dragnet?
Dragnet was directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
Who stars in Dragnet?
The principal cast of Dragnet includes Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Harry Morgan, Alexandra Paul.
When was Dragnet released and how long is it?
Dragnet was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dragnet?
Dragnet had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $66.7M at the worldwide box office (3.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dragnet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragnet was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragnet?
Dragnet holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).