Dragnet(1987)
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Dragnet Synopsis
LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Dragnet (1987) is a action, comedy and crime film directed by Tom Mankiewicz, released on June 26, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer and Harry Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 562 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Writers:
- Dan Aykroyd, Alan Zweibel, Tom Mankiewicz
- Producers:
- David Permut, Robert K. Weiss
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew F. Leonetti
- Composer:
- Ira Newborn
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Applied Action, Permut Presentations, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $66,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Dragnet (1987) Trailer
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Dragnet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Aykroyd
as Sgt. Joe Friday
Tom Hanks
as Pep Streebeck
Christopher Plummer
as Reverend Jonathan Whirley
Harry Morgan
as Captain Gannon
Alexandra Paul
as Connie Swail
Jack O'Halloran
as Emil Muzz
Elizabeth Ashley
as Jane Kirkpatrick
Dabney Coleman
as Jerry Caesar
Kathleen Freeman
as Enid Borden
Bruce Gray
as Mayor Peter Parvin
Lenka Peterson
as Granny Mundy
Julia Jennings
as Sylvia Wiss
Key crew
Directed by Tom Mankiewicz, written by Dan Aykroyd, Alan Zweibel and Tom Mankiewicz, produced by David Permut and Robert K. Weiss.
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Dragnet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 562 ratings.
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Dragnet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dragnet online?
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Dragnet (1987) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dragnet?
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The main cast of Dragnet (1987) includes Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Harry Morgan and Alexandra Paul. The film was directed by Tom Mankiewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dragnet released?
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Dragnet was released on June 26, 1987 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Dragnet worth watching?
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Dragnet (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 562 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dragnet?
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Yes. The official Dragnet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.