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 enlarge | Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Actors: Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Reginald Veljohnson, Scott Paulin
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
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Format: Dolby, Pal, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
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Running Time: 95 minutes
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Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
EAN: 5017184091125
ASIN: B00004CK7Y
Theatrical Release Date: July 28, 1989
Release Date: February 3, 2003
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Hanks is first-rate, but he can't match the slobber production of Beasley, his co-star September 27, 2008
There are two film stars who shine brightly in the pantheon of those whose lives were tragically cut short just at the cusp of iconic movie greatness...James Dean and Sal Mineo. Yet there is a third who by rights should join them. This actor made but one film, yet his ability to project bravery, loyalty, compassion and the boisterous joy of living through his acting was, many believe, without parallel. He died at the height of his fame, a mere three years after his triumphant success in this film. Let there now be three stars in that tragic but noble pantheon...Dean, Mineo and Beasley. And let it be recognized, without envy or jealousy, that Beasley's ability to project drool was far greater and more accurate than Dean and Mineo combined.
Turner & Hooch is a low key, modest comedy crime caper with a heavy dose of light romance thrown in. Tom Hanks plays Detective Scott Turner, a young man who is far too neat for his own good. He's about to transfer from his small town of Cypress Beach to the big city when a friend, an old man played by that great character actor John McIntire, is murdered. Turner delays his move and pleads with his police chief to be given the case. He's sure the old man's dog, a big, slobbering French Mastiff named Hooch (Beasley) saw what happened and can help identify the killer. Turner agrees to have Hooch live with him while he's on the case. Not to cut the plot to short, Turner and Hooch solve the case, but not without wild car chases, tense shoot-outs, money laundering, veterinary examinations, furniture chewing, refrigerator raiding and a lot of slobber.
The movie's plot, of course, is just an excuse to allow two actors with great likability to do their stuff. Hanks had by now already proven how skilled a light comedy actor he was. More to the point, he had the sort of personality and slightly goofy looks that created instant empathy with an audience. Beasley, however, was the surprise. A novice actor, he was an unknown without even off-Broadway experience. He carried out his role with the skill and subtlety of a pro. Just as some actors can cause real tears to run down their faces at the command of a director, Beasley was uncanny in his ability to generate, as needed, drool. His resourcefulness also has become legend. In one scene, the sight of Hanks prancing around his apartment wearing a pair of tighty-whities (black ones) threatened to derail Hollywood's gay fashion industry. Fortunately, Beasley suggested quietly to the director that some amusing antics on his part might distract the audience from the odd awfulness of Hank's appearance. He was right. Yet the scene where Hanks and Beasley are on the pier and Scott Turner must wrestle Hooch to the police car is a fine example of ensemble acting by two talented and unselfish actors, each totally into their characters and yet giving fully to the other.
At the end of the movie the murder has been solved, the mastermind unmasked and young Turner has become chief of police. He has a wife, the veterinarian Dr. Emily Carson (played winningly by Mare Winningham). They have a baby on the way. They will remember Hooch in many ways, and so will Emily's collie.
I like Turner & Hooch a lot. It's pleasant entertainment with two likeable and skilled actors and a story that hangs together. Wherever in that pantheon they reside, I'm sure Dean and Mineo are working with Beasley, now all of them close friends, to perfect slobber on command. The DVD transfer looks just fine. There are no extras.
 Enjoyable comedy March 17, 2008
For me, Turner & Hooch is one of the greatest comedy films for the whole time. Tom Hanks was superb in this film as well as his many others.
In this film, you don't need to watch silly actors do dumb things to give audience meaningless laughs. All actors in this film do nothing like that. Tom Hanks is just being his role, Scott Turner and his excellent acting skill and comedy sense made this film very funny.
As a dog lover, I must give a comment about Hooch. He's ugly, yet adorable. The relationship between Scott and Hooch is definitely something dog lovers enjoy to watch. Yes, Tom Hanks is great but without Hooch, this film didn't go this well.
K9 fun April 16, 2007
This film very much resembles a James Belushi film which came out at roughly the same period i.e K9. There is also a German TV series known as 'Rex' that features a cop and a dog. However, this film is memorable in that the pairing also features two different personalities. Tom Hanks is a very orderly detective whereas Hooch is the exact opposite. Hooch witnesses a murder and is the only clue to find his original owner's murderer. The ending is a bit of a tear jerker but this film does guarantee its thrills.
hooch December 6, 2006
absolutely fantastic film, you will fall in love with this dog. its my favourite film ever. it might make you grab the tissues at the end though
"Thinking Of Buying A Dogue De Bordeaux?" September 11, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
How effective is the Silver Screen in advertising & creating an eager want in someone?(One of the most effective ways to influence a Human)This Review of a 'Nice' Family comedy is a little different from most. I wish to concentrate on Tom Hanks's supporting actor 'Hooch' or beasley as his real name, with any animal purchase, choosing the correct type, breed, sex etc demands homework. We settled on the correct breed for us after 18 months of reading, contacting breeders etc & this 'Classic' comedy allowed us to cement our decision! Hooch does exactly whatb he says on the case! (bar the extreme over exaggeration of drool!)watch this film for evidence of this great breeds characteristics: Loyal, loving, Athletic, protective & obviously very trainable! Enjoy the movie, then enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the DDB
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