buddy cop
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released
direct-to-video
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, a direct-sequel to '' K-9'', and the third installment in the ''K-9'' film series. It was directed by Charles T. Kanganis and stars
James Belushi
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as Detective Michael Dooley.
Synopsis
Det. Dooley and his
German Shepherd
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It was originally bred as a herding dog, for he ...
dog companion Jerry Lee set out to find a murderous man who plans to kill Dooley. During the movie, Jerry Lee becomes tired, and begins to fail doing his normal way of life. They also reluctantly team up with Sergeant Wendy Welles and her
Doberman Pinscher
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Cast
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James Belushi
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as Det. Dooley
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Christine Tucci
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Life and career
Tucci, an Italian American, was born in Katonah, New York, the daughter of Joan (née Tropiano), a retired secretary and writer, and Stanley Tucci, Sr., a retired high school art teacher ...
as Sgt. Welles
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James Handy
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as Capt. Byers
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Wade Williams
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as Devon Lane
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Vincent Castellanos
Vincent Castellanos (born February 7, 1961) is an American actor. Castellanos is best known for his roles as Mateo in the adventure- horror film ''Anaconda'' and Spider Monkey in '' The Crow: City of Angels''.
Filmography
*'' The Crow: City of ...
as Harry Stripe
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Ron Yuan
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as Jackie Hammonds
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Denise Dowse
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as Dr. Perkins
* Mac, Sonto, Reno as Jerry Lee
* Lucan, Taze, Jasmine as Zeus
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Timo Flloko
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as Johnson
Reception
On
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the film has an approval rating of 17% based on reviews from 6 critics. Susan King of the ''
Los Angeles Times
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'' wrote that film "strains credibility", but Mac is a "joy to watch" as Jerry Lee.
Sequel
A sequel to the film, titled '' K-9: P.I.'', was released direct-to-video on July 30, 2002.