The Karate Dog
“A new breed of action hero”
Synopsis
When LAPD computer expert Peter Fowler investigates the killing of an old man in Chinatown, he finds the only witness is his dog, Cho Cho. But Fowler soon discovers Cho Cho is the only dog in the world who can speak to humans... not only that, Cho Cho is an expert in martial arts. When they join forces to track down the mastermind behind the death of Cho Cho's master, it leads these unusual partners into uncovering a dangerous conspiracy which puts both of their lives in danger.
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Karate Dog Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-03
Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Cho-Cho (voice)
Jon Voight
Hamilton Cage
Simon Rex
Peter Fowler
Jaime Pressly
Ashley Wilkenson
Pat Morita
Chin Li
Thomas Kretschmann
Gerber
Ron Lester
Edward Cage
Bonnie Paul
Margaret Cage
Nicollette Sheridan
White Cat (voice)
Lori Petty
COLAR (voice)
Garry Chalk
Brunelli
Diego Wallraff
Gonzales
Bill Croft
Locke
Ed Anders
Wolfgang
Candus Churchill
911 Operator
Dagmar Midcap
TV Reporter
Linda Porter
Southern Beauty
Lauren K. Robek
Poodle (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory Poppen, Steven Paul
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza, Helmut Zerlett
- Original Title
- The Karate Dog
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Gregory Poppen, Steven Paul
Paul Zaza, Helmut Zerlett
Maher Maleh, Brian Pearson
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Clark
Director
Gregory Poppen
Screenplay
Steven Paul
Screenplay
Maher Maleh
Director of Photography
Brian Pearson
Director of Photography
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Helmut Zerlett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Karate Dog
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What is The Karate Dog about?
When LAPD computer expert Peter Fowler investigates the killing of an old man in Chinatown, he finds the only witness is his dog, Cho Cho. But Fowler soon discovers Cho Cho is the only dog in the world who can speak to humans... not only that, Cho Cho is an expert in martial arts. When they join forces to track down the mastermind behind the death of Cho Cho's master, it leads these unusual partners into uncovering a dangerous conspiracy which puts both of their lives in danger.
Who directed The Karate Dog?
The Karate Dog was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in The Karate Dog?
The principal cast of The Karate Dog includes Chevy Chase, Jon Voight, Simon Rex, Jaime Pressly, Pat Morita.
When was The Karate Dog released and how long is it?
The Karate Dog was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Karate Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Karate Dog was composed by Paul Zaza, Helmut Zerlett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Karate Dog?
The Karate Dog holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).