Dragnet
""Just The Facts.""
Originally released in 1987. Dragnet is a action/comedy film. directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
Starring Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, and Christopher Plummer
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (520 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$66.7M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $66,700,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Applied Action
- Permut Presentations
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dragnet about?
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 investigatin...
Who directed Dragnet?
Dragnet was directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
How long is Dragnet?
Dragnet has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Dragnet released?
Dragnet was released on June 26, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dragnet?
The main cast of Dragnet includes Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Harry Morgan, Alexandra Paul.
Is Dragnet worth watching?
Dragnet has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 520 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.