Man's Best Friend
“Companion. Protector. Killer.”
Synopsis
A genetic research facility worker exposes animal abuses there to a local TV reporter, who frees and takes in a genetically altered dog from the lab, unaware that he has a violent streak.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-27
Top Cast
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Ally Sheedy
Lori Tanner
Lance Henriksen
Dr. Jarret
Robert Costanzo
Detective Kovacs
Fredric Lehne
Perry
John Cassini
Detective Bendetti
J.D. Daniels
Rudy
William Sanderson
Ray
Trula M. Marcus
Annie
Robin Frates
Judy Sanders
Rick Barker
Mailman
Bradley Pierce
Chet
Robert Arentz
EMAX Security Guard
Cameron Arnett
Dog Catcher #1
Adam Carl
Dog Catcher #2
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Mugger
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.16x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lafia
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lafia
- Original Score
- Joel Goldsmith, Alex Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Man's Best Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Roven-Cavallo Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lafia
John Lafia
Joel Goldsmith, Alex Wilkinson
Mark Irwin
Nancy Frazen, Michael N. Knue
Robert Engelman, Daniel Grodnik, Robert Kosberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Lafia
Director
John Lafia
Writer
Robert Engelman
Producer
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Alex Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Nancy Frazen
Editor
Michael N. Knue
Editor
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man's Best Friend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man's Best Friend about?
A genetic research facility worker exposes animal abuses there to a local TV reporter, who frees and takes in a genetically altered dog from the lab, unaware that he has a violent streak.
Who directed Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend was directed by John Lafia.
Who stars in Man's Best Friend?
The principal cast of Man's Best Friend includes Ally Sheedy, Lance Henriksen, Robert Costanzo, Fredric Lehne, John Cassini.
When was Man's Best Friend released and how long is it?
Man's Best Friend was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (2.16 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Man's Best Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man's Best Friend was composed by Joel Goldsmith, Alex Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).