Dragnet

1987
PG-13
1h 46m

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6.0/10

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Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks in Dragnet (1987)

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Buddy Cop Parody Comedy Crime Mystery

The equally strait-laced and "by-the-book" nephew of Joe Friday must work with his more laid-back partner to solve a mystery.The equally strait-laced and "by-the-book" nephew of Joe Friday must work with his more laid-back partner to solve a mystery.The equally strait-laced and "by-the-book" nephew of Joe Friday must work with his more laid-back partner to solve a mystery.

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IMDb RATING

6.0/10

38K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The photograph of Captain Gannon's wife behind his desk is the same photograph as Colonel Potter's wife in M*A*S*H (1972). Both parts were played by Harry Morgan.

Goofs
The police commissioner has no authority to relieve Joe Friday of his duties. The commissioner is a civilian appointed by the mayor and serves usually on a part-time basis. Commissioners can only advise the police and serve as the voice of the people. They can only act as a group. The Captain had the authority, but he would have had to explain his actions to his superiors. The ultimate decision would be handled by a trial board which reports directly to the Chief of Police.

Quotes
Sylvia Wiss: [16:26] Do these look like the breasts of a forty year old woman?
Friday: No ma'am. They're quite impressive... bordering on spectacular.

Crazy credits
Towards the end of the film, when Streebeck arrests Muzz, he raps him his rights. In the closing credits there is an extended version of this, with Friday and Streebeck rapping about rights, as well as about the PAGAN ritual they witnessed.

Alternate versions
UK cinema and video versions were cut by 14 secs by the BBFC to remove shots of nunchaku during a fight scene, as these were strictly outlawed in the UK at the time. The cuts were restored for the 2001 Columbia release.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Full Metal Jacket/Spaceballs/Roxanne/Benji the Hunted (1987)

Soundtracks
Just the Facts
Performed by Patti LaBelle
Written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Flyte Time Productions Inc.
Patti LaBelle appears courtesy of MCA Records

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7/10

not as negative

dragnet is by no means a great film. but it is a funny, goofy light hearted film that both actors play well. i thought it was unusual to see christopher plummer in such a movie but he was good as the founder of "mama". this wont go down as the best film of either tom hanks or dan akroyd.dan has the jack webb impersonation down well though. it still is entertaining and if you want a decent laugh it's worth renting.