K-9000 (1991)

British research has developed a dog (K-9000) that assists humans in this suspense action film. American non-tech detective who swears machines hate him stars to defeat a criminal known as Anton Zeiss, an ex-intelligence officer. He isn't infallible either, but this is refreshingly realistic. A bonus and elevating element is the soundtrack in this little known film, none other than composer Jan Hammer of Miami Vice fame. Hammer was responsible for much of the instrumentals in Miami Vice. His soundtrack helps the film as many scenes are impressive. The title is not too clever. K-9 or "ca-nine" (get it?), stands for a super dog. This particular dog is a 9000 series one, capable of knowing what its master thinks, needs, and even talks with its owner. A computer in a dog developed by the C.A.T.C.H. project. Similar to the television series Knightrider, this is not a car that thinks, its a German shepard. Sounds crazy and terribly implausible, but this dog is introduced midway through the film in a plausable way. The comic relief ensues as his detective master is not real bright himself. Recommended for sci-fi dog lovers, its a combination serious crime drama and then becomes quite a charming canine tail, uh tale. Don't give up on it too soon. Directed by Kim Manners. With Chris Mulkey, Catherine Oxenberg, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Gladstone. for the Spanish trailer, copy and paste this into your address box, its better than nothing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jkfTDLTbRs Cast Dana Gladstone Dennis Haysbert Jerry Houser Anne Haney Chris Mulkey Catherine Oxenberg Judson Scott Crew Casting Director: Pamela Basker Casting Director: Fern Champion Executive Producer: Steven E. De Souza Teleplay by: Steven E. De Souza Set Decorator : Ellen Garvey Editor: J.P. Farrell Production Designer: Elliot Gilbert Producer: Rickley J. Dumm Composer: Jan Hammer (of Miami Vice fame) Director: Kim Manners Co-Producer : Michael Part Teleplay by: Michael Part Cinematographer: Frank Raymond Costume Designer: Judy B. Swartz