C.H.O.M.P.S.
“When it comes to home security, he's the top dog!”
Synopsis
A young man invents a robot dog that has super strength, x-ray vision and can detect crimes being committed. A greedy businessman tries to steal the boy's invention from him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979) Movie Trailer - Wesley Eure, Valerie Bertinelli & Conrad Bain
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-25
Top Cast
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Wesley Eure
Brian Foster
Valerie Bertinelli
Casey Norton
Conrad Bain
Ralph Norton
Chuck McCann
Brooks
Red Buttons
Bracken
Larry Bishop
Ken Sharp
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Fowler
Jim Backus
Mr. Gibbs
Robert Q. Lewis
Merkle
Austin Willis
Head Engineer
William Flatley
Engineer #1
Dinah Anne Rogers
Engineer #2
James Reynolds
Reporter
Joe Baker
Storage Foreman
Phil Adams
Hood #1
Paul Nuckles
Hood #2
Baynes Barron
Policeman #1
Steve Mitchell
Policeman #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Robbins, Duane Poole, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Hoyt Curtin
- Original Title
- C.H.O.M.P.S.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Dick Robbins, Duane Poole, Joseph Barbera
Hoyt Curtin
Charles F. Wheeler
Dick Darling, Warner E. Leighton
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Joseph Barbera
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Barbera
Producer
Dick Darling
Editor
Warner E. Leighton
Editor
Don Chaffey
Director
Dick Robbins
Screenplay
Duane Poole
Screenplay
Joseph Barbera
Screenplay
Hoyt Curtin
Original Music Composer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About C.H.O.M.P.S.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is C.H.O.M.P.S. about?
A young man invents a robot dog that has super strength, x-ray vision and can detect crimes being committed. A greedy businessman tries to steal the boy's invention from him.
Who directed C.H.O.M.P.S.?
C.H.O.M.P.S. was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in C.H.O.M.P.S.?
The principal cast of C.H.O.M.P.S. includes Wesley Eure, Valerie Bertinelli, Conrad Bain, Chuck McCann, Red Buttons.
When was C.H.O.M.P.S. released and how long is it?
C.H.O.M.P.S. was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for C.H.O.M.P.S.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for C.H.O.M.P.S. was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for C.H.O.M.P.S.?
C.H.O.M.P.S. holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).