Dog Watch
“Sometimes trouble wears a badge.”
Synopsis
A San Francisco detective goes wild when he discovers his partner dead and the presumed culprit standing over him. After beating the man to death, he comes to his senses and realizes that he has to get rid of the body of the beaten man. Dumping the man in the river, he returns to his partner's body and calls in the death. He is then given a new partner and is assigned to investigate the death of a man just pulled from the river causing all the expected problems. However, the investigation does lead to police corruption and his own partner's involvement in drug running.
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Sam Elliott
Charlie Falon
Esai Morales
Murrow
Paul Sorvino
Delgoti
Dan Lauria
Halloway
Richard Gilliland
Orlanser
Jessica Steen
Janet
Mimi Craven
Sally
Richard Zavaglia
Wasserman
Robert Cicchini
Mink
Mike Burstyn
Levinson
Perry Moore
Jerome Johnson
Benjamin Brown
L.A. Cop
Eric Steinberg
Bench
Keith MacKechnie
Wally
Susan Barnes
Grace
Conni Marie Brazelton
Mrs. Johnson
Dennis Dun
Lee
John Ganun
Dice
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Langley
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Zurla
- Original Score
- Lennie Niehaus
- Original Title
- Dog Watch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Langley Productions, Martien Holdings A.V.V., Nu Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Langley
Martin Zurla, Dan Lauria
Lennie Niehaus
Robert D. Yeoman
Russell Livingstone
Malcolm Barbour, Elie Cohn, Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Zurla
Screenplay
Elie Cohn
Producer
Lennie Niehaus
Original Music Composer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Russell Livingstone
Editor
Jerry Fleming
Production Design
Bonnie Stauch
Costume Design
John Langley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Watch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dog Watch about?
A San Francisco detective goes wild when he discovers his partner dead and the presumed culprit standing over him. After beating the man to death, he comes to his senses and realizes that he has to get rid of the body of the beaten man. Dumping the man in the river, he returns to his partner's body and calls in the death. He is then given a new partner and is assigned to investigate the death of a man just pulled from the river causing all the expected problems. However, the investigation does lead to police corruption and his own partner's involvement in drug running.
Who directed Dog Watch?
Dog Watch was directed by John Langley.
Who stars in Dog Watch?
The principal cast of Dog Watch includes Sam Elliott, Esai Morales, Paul Sorvino, Dan Lauria, Richard Gilliland.
When was Dog Watch released and how long is it?
Dog Watch was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dog Watch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dog Watch was composed by Lennie Niehaus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dog Watch?
Dog Watch holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).