A young man invents a robot dog that has super strength, x-ray vision and can detect crimes being committed. A greedy businessman tries to steal the invention from him.
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Cast
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Brian Foster
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| Valerie Bertinelli | ... |
Casey Norton
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| Conrad Bain | ... |
Ralph Norton
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| Chuck McCann | ... |
Brooks
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| Red Buttons | ... |
Bracken
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| Larry Bishop | ... |
Ken Sharp
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| Hermione Baddeley | ... |
Mrs. Flower
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| Jim Backus | ... |
Mr. Gibbs
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| Robert Q. Lewis | ... |
Merkle
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| Austin Willis | ... |
Head Engineer
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| William Flatley | ... |
1st Engineer
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| Dinah Anne Rogers | ... |
2nd Engineer
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| James Reynolds | ... |
Reporter
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Joe Baker | ... |
Storage Foreman
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| Phil Adams | ... |
1st Hood
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Paul Nuckles | ... |
2nd Hood
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| Baynes Barron | ... |
1st Policeman
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Steve Mitchell | ... |
2nd Policeman
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Peter Griffin | ... |
3rd Policeman
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Larry Easley | ... |
Security Guard
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Michael Rougas | ... |
T.V. Newsman
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Joe Hornok | ... |
Dog Catcher
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Sheldon Konblett | ... |
Shelter Officer
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| Joe Ross | ... |
Man at Wall
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| Regis Toomey | ... |
Chief Patterson
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Don Messick | ... |
TV Announcer / Dog Snickering in Main Titles (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Don Chaffey | ||
Written by
| Dick Robbins | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Duane Poole | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Joseph Barbera | ... | (screenplay) |
| Joseph Barbera | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | executive producer |
| Joseph Barbera | ... | producer |
| Joseph C. Cavalier | ... | associate producer (as Joe Cavalier) |
| Burt Topper | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Hoyt Curtin | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles F. Wheeler | ||
Editing by
| Dick Darling | ||
| Warner E. Leighton | ... | (as Warner Leighton) |
Casting By
| Marvin Paige | ||
Art Direction by
| David A. Constable | ... | (as David Constable) |
Set Decoration by
| Anthony C. Montenaro | ... | (as Tony Montenaro) |
Makeup Department
| Charlene Johnson | ... | hair stylist |
| Mike Moschella | ... | makeup artist (as Michael Moschella) |
Production Management
| Joseph C. Cavalier | ... | production manager (as Joe Cavalier) |
| Louis M. Heyward | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Al Nicholson | ... | first assistant director |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | second assistant director (as Albert Shapiro) |
| Burt Topper | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Ted Cooper | ... | property master |
| Michael Casey | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Alex Toth | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Keith A. Wester | ... | sound mixer (as Keith Wester) |
Special Effects by
| Ross Hahn | ... | special effects |
| Wayne Beauchamp | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Phil Adams | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Philip Romano | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kathy Fields | ... | still photographer |
| Cary Griffith | ... | key grip |
| Robert Nese | ... | still photographer |
| Don Stott | ... | gaffer |
| Ronald M. Vargas Sr. | ... | camera operator (as Ron Vargas) |
Animation Department
| David Feiss | ... | animator: title sequence (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dianne Cohoon | ... | costumer: ladies |
| Patrick Cummings | ... | costumer: men |
Music Department
| Joe Sandusky | ... | music editor |
| Jack Stern | ... | music arranger |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tangerine Richardson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ed Arter | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Rosalyn Catania | ... | production coordinator |
| Joe Hornok | ... | animal trainer |
| Phil Mendez | ... | title designer: main title |
| Marija Miletic Dail | ... | title designer: main title (as Marija Dail) |
| Ken Mundie | ... | title designer: main title |
| Iwao Takamoto | ... | title designer: main title |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1979) (Canada) (theatrical)
- CBS (1982) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Star Video (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (West Germany) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Roadshow Films (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CEL Home Video
- Code Red DVD (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Orion Home Video (video)
- Svenska Walthers Video (SW) (1982) (Sweden) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- R C A Photophone System (sound recording)
Storyline
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| Taglines | When it comes to home security, he's the top dog! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The title acronym C.H.O.M.P.S. stands for 'Canine Home Protection System' as in "Canine HOMe Protection System" i.e. The C.H.O.M.P.S. acronym is formed from the first letter in each word as well as the second and third letters in the second word 'home'. See more » |
| Goofs | When C.H.O.M.P.S. rips the roof from the car that Ken Sharp is driving, it is clearly not the same car that Sharp was seen getting into just moments before. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
Brian Foster:
I call it my Canine Home Protection System; C.H.O.M.P.S. for short. See more » |