KARATE DOG (DVD) (DOL DIG 5.1/ENG SDH/WS/1.78:1) DVD

Karate Dog
When his Zen master is mysteriously murdered and a biochemical maniac sets into motion a devious plan to control the entire world, it's up to one karate-chopping canine to leap into action in a hilarious tale of man versus man's best friend from A Christmas Story director Bob Clark. His master may be gone, but Cho Cho is determined to find out who the culprit behind the killing really is. In order to carry out his daring mission he'll need a little human help though, and when Cho Cho teams with a brilliant but bumbling computer wizard, there's no mystery that this unlikely pair can't solve. Starring Jon Voight, Simon Rex, and Jaime Pressley. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast Chevy Chase as Jon Voight as Simon Rex as Jaime Pressly as Thomas Kretschmann as Ron Lester as Noriyuki "Pat" Morita as

Crew Jan Fantl - Co-producer David Marlow - Co-producer Bob Clark - Director Brian Pearson - Cinematographer Steven Paul - Producer Gregory Poppen - Screenwriter Steven Paul - Screenwriter Misha Segal - Featured Music

Karate Dog
Just what happened to Bob Clark? The talented filmmaker behind such varied classics as A Christmas Story, Porky's and Black Christmas took a strange detour at the turn of the century when he started pumping out bizarre kiddie fare in the form of both Baby Geniuses flicks as well as this fun mess, Karate Dog! In a way, the guy is a visionary, because what kid doesn't want to see a kung fu fighting dog?!? Well, it gets better because somehow, he wrangled not only Jon Voight to play the villain, but also the thoroughly washed-up Chevy Chase to voice the leading pup. As if this weren't enough, the filmmaker has packed the flick with a rousing Matrix rip-off fight at the end between the two that needs to be believed. The rest of the movie's highlights feature a doggy-DJ'ed house party, as well as a cover band fronted entirely by poorly rendered CG pooches. Make no mistake; this is kids fluff here all the way, so adults best be prepared for shoddy effects and performances straight out of Overacting 101. Thankfully children won't be the only ones entertained, as any casual fan of ludicrous cinema will also have a ball with this title, which also sports a few fantastic musical moments from veteran composer Misha Segal, who brings a bouncy feel to the flick that's equal parts Bernard Herman and early Danny Elfman. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
 

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General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel Additional Features: cc DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1: Alternate Wide Screen MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: Content Length: 84 min   DVD Chapters: Disc #1 -- Karate Dog 1. Beginning [6:38] 2. Crime Scene [4:15] 3. Wasn't a Robbery [7:53] 4. Eyewitness [8:31] 5. Cage Hamilton [6:28] 6. Meet Me For Dinner? [8:59] 7. While the Cat's Away... [7:41] 8. The Evidence [5:39] 9. A Team [6:26] 10. Find Ashley [7:17] 11. Who Let The Dogs In? [11:00] 12. End Credits [3:01]