Man's Best Friend (1993) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Comedy
Man's Best Friend (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.1/10
Man's Best Friend Plot Synopsis:
A genetically mutated dog is stolen from the lab of mad scientist Dr. Jarret by news reporter/animal rights advocate Lori Tanner, who conceals it from the police in her home. The dog, Max, endowed with intelligence and other special abilities, is at first lovable, but also proves to be a ferocious, unstoppable killer.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A dog turns from man"s best friend into man"s worst nightmare as he attacks everything that moves.
Tagline: Companion. Protector. Killer.
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Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Box Office: $12,974,636
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Man's Best Friend Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 19, 1993, Blu-ray: Mar 12, 2019, DVD: Sep 14, 2017
Producers: Robert Engelman, Daniel Grodnik, Robert Kosberg, Kelley Smith-Wait
Musicians: Joel Goldsmith, Alex Wilkinson
Cinematographers: Mark Irwin
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Man's Best Friend (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
Man's Best Friend Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ray Lykins | ... | KCBG Security Guard |
| Mickey Cassidy | ... | Paper Boy |
| Robert Shaye | ... | Mobile Mechanic (as L.E. Moko) |
| Caroline Cornell | ... | KCBG Receptionist |
| Del Zamora | ... | Rudy''s Dad |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ally Sheedy (b. June 13, 1962) – Lori Tanner
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Lance Henriksen (b. May 5, 1940) – Dr. Jarret
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Lance Hendrickson | Lance Henricksen - Robert Costanzo (b. October 20, 1942) – Detective Kovacs
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Robert Castanzo | Bobby Constanza | Robert Constanzo | Robert Costanza | Bobby Costanzo | Bob Costanzo | Robert P. Costanzo | Bobby Costazno - Fredric Lehne (b. February 3, 1959) – Perry
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Frederic Lane | Fredic Lane | Fredric Lane | Fred Lane | Freddy Lehne | Frederick Lehne | Fred Lehne - John Cassini (b. September 2, 2000) – Detective Bendetti
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - J.D. Daniels (b. August 24, 1980) – Rudy
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: J.D. - William Sanderson (b. January 10, 1944) – Ray
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Bill Sanderson | William J. Sanderson - Trula M. Marcus – Annie
Also known as: Trula Marcus - Robin Frates – Judy Sanders
- Rick Barker – Mailman
- Bradley Pierce (b. October 23, 1982) – Chet
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Bradley Michael Pierce - Robert Arentz – EMAX Security Guard
- Cameron Arnett – Dog Catcher #1
- Adam Carl (b. January 27, 1971) – Dog Catcher #2
Sign: Aquarius - Thomas Rosales Jr. (b. February 3, 1948) – Mugger
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Thomas Roales Jr. | Thomas Rosales II | Tommy Rosales Jr. | Tom Rosales Jr. | Thomas Rosales | Tomas Rosales | Tommy Rosales | Tom Rosales | Tommy Roslaes Jr. | Tommy Rossalas
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