Top Dog
“One's tough ... One's smart... Together they unleash explosive action!”
Synopsis
With his cop companion shot and killed by terrorists, Reno The Dog pairs up with tough cop Jake in thwarting the criminal organization.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Top Dog (1995) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-09
Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
Jake Wilder
Michele Lamar Richards
Savannah Boyette
Clyde Kusatsu
Ken Callahan
Herta Ware
Wilder's Mother
Carmine Caridi
Lou Swanson
Erik von Detten
Matthew Swanson
Timothy Bottoms
Nelson Houseman
Francesco Quinn
Mark Curtains
John Kerry
Commander West
Hank Baumert
Masked Firefighter / Border Patrol Officer
Linda Castro
Paramedic
John Sistrunk
Driver at Border
Bob Bastanchury
Passenger
Kent Rizley
Immigration Officer
Eric Norris
Border Patrol Officer
Tony Ferrandini
Border Patrol Officer
Karalee Austin
Callahan's Wife
Jack Banning
Hot Dog Vendor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.85x
-$906K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Swanson
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Top Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Norris
Ron Swanson, Aaron Norris, Tim Grayem
George S. Clinton
João Fernandes
Jackie Dagan, Don Behrns, Tom Steinmetz, Seth Willenson, Andy Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Dagan
Producer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Aaron Norris
Director
Don Behrns
Producer
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Verkina Flower
Costume Design
Andy Howard
Producer
Ron Swanson
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Top Dog about?
With his cop companion shot and killed by terrorists, Reno The Dog pairs up with tough cop Jake in thwarting the criminal organization.
Who directed Top Dog?
Top Dog was directed by Aaron Norris.
Who stars in Top Dog?
The principal cast of Top Dog includes Chuck Norris, Michele Lamar Richards, Clyde Kusatsu, Herta Ware, Carmine Caridi.
When was Top Dog released and how long is it?
Top Dog was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Top Dog?
Top Dog had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $5.1M at the worldwide box office (0.85 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Top Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Top Dog was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Top Dog?
Top Dog holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).