Dragnet
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LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.
Dragnet is a 1987 action-comedy crime film starring Dan Aykroyd as LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday, the straight-laced nephew of the legendary police sergeant. Paired with freewheeling detective Pep Streebeck (Tom Hanks), Friday must investigate bizarre crimes—from zoo robberies to stolen pornography—that lead him to uncover a dangerous cult operating in Los Angeles.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Dan AykroydSgt. Joe Friday
Tom HanksPep Streebeck
Christopher PlummerReverend Jonathan Whirley
Harry MorganCaptain Gannon
Alexandra PaulConnie Swail
Jack O'HalloranEmil Muzz
Elizabeth AshleyJane Kirkpatrick
Dabney ColemanJerry Caesar
Kathleen FreemanEnid Borden
Bruce GrayMayor Peter Parvin
Lenka PetersonGranny Mundy
Julia JenningsSylvia Wiss
Lisa AliffApril- Joe AltmarkMilkman
Nina ArvesenLady Motor Cop
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Dragnet — frequently asked
When was Dragnet released?
Dragnet was released on June 26, 1987.
Who stars in Dragnet?
The film stars Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Joe Friday and Tom Hanks as detective Pep Streebeck.
What is Dragnet about?
The film follows two LAPD detectives investigating a series of strange crimes, including zoo robberies and the theft of magazines, which ultimately lead them to uncover cult activity in Los Angeles.
Is Dragnet based on the original TV series?
Yes, the film is based on the classic 1950s-60s Dragnet TV series, with Aykroyd's character being the nephew of the original Sgt. Joe Friday.
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