Turner & Hooch Movie
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The Oddest Couple Ever Unleashed!
Scott Turner has 3 days left in the local police department before he moves to a bigger city to get some "real" cases, not just misdemeanors. Then Amos Reed is murdered, and Scott Turner sets himself on the case. The closest thing to a witness in the case is Amos Reed's dog, Hooch, which Scott Turner has to take care of if it's going to avoid being "put to sleep".
| Tom Hanks | Det. Scott Turner |
| Mare Winningham | Dr. Emily Carson |
| Craig T. Nelson | Chief Howard Hyde |
| Reginald VelJohnson | Det. David Sutton |
| Scott Paulin | Zack Gregory |
| J.C. Quinn | Walter Boyett |
| John McIntire | Amos Reed |
| David Knell | Ernie |
| Ebbe Roe Smith | Harley McCabe |
| Kevin Scannell | Jeff Foster |
| Joel Bailey | Ferraday |
| Mary McCusker | Katie |
| Ernie Lively | Motel Clerk |
| Clyde Kusatsu | Kevin Williams |
| Elaine Renee Bush | Store Clerk |
| Roger Spottiswoode |
5.50 out of 10 (12711 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Policemen pulled around by unruly dogs; there's a deeper meaning.
posted on 28 Nov 2008(MAJOR SPOILERS. Only advise reading this once you've seen the film. If you decide you don't like it, this might persuade you to think differently.) This film isn't just about a neat policeman struggling with an unruly dog. It's about the struggle of a man against his loneliness.Turner starts off as this damaged guy, trying to distract himself from the problems he's having living alone. What's interesting is that it isn't the outwardly sensitive, healing veterinarian, Emily Carson, who brings him out of his emotional shell, but a snarling junkyard dog. The chance adoption of this bereaved but devout protector, Hooch, shakes up his highly structured life. The first thing the dog does is break down the walls of distraction Turner has built: the meticulously detailed car, the categorically ordered home and his punctual routines. Then, while Turner is still reeling from these blows, he leads him to his future love interest's front door under the guise of chasing a mate of his own.When you realise that the ending isn't all about loss you can appreciate the sentiments of this film a lot more.The uneasy alliance he strikes up with Turner to avenge his master is an excuse for this effort. He can't handle life without old man Amos so he uses his own experience of loneliness to help Turner, who still has enough growing left inside him to settle into a new home. That's why, once Hooch is sure justice has been served, he gives up. When you think about it, leaving his offspring -- just beginning their lives and needing a new home -- behind was a perfect example of the circle of life.It might be a bit far-fetched to look to a dog to do all this -- some people will be inclined to jumble the letters and push the responsibility on someone else -- but it's interesting there's been talk of dog walking being a good way of meeting new people. Maybe the story's not so far-fetched after all.
Sometimes you just want to be entertained...
posted on 28 Jul 2008...and this movie entertains. For animal lovers, it's a guaranteed heartstrings puller. For others, there may not be much to grasp onto. But, as for me, I loved this movie. I agree with those who like Tom Hanks' pre-Oscar performances. He was just Tom Hanks and he was funny. He's very funny here and in top form and the supporting players did their jobs. Hanks and Beasley made a very convincing pair and I believed them! There was enough of a plot to sell the whole. I laughed--hysterically--and I cried--buckets. What more can you ask from movie light? May Beasley rest in peace. You did good. There's a soft spot in my heart reserved just for you.
A fun thing to watch
posted on 04 Jun 2008I remember watching this movie when I was a little kid and what a great time I had at doing so! Because, when you're this young you just don't care about plots or film-making. So, if you sit back and analyze this flick you won't find many Oscar winning angles, but that is not what this movie is trying to achieve. We just may call this another typically silly Tom Hank's early age's movie that many have come to love at first sight.Simply put, this movie is all about funny situations and the comical performances of Tom Hanks and the dog (that dog was a great actor!). Nowadays, I continue to enjoy it because the "chemistry" between Hanks and the dog is very good!
Oh come on!
posted on 11 May 2008I simply cannot believe that this film got under 8 out of 10. It must have taken ages to get the dog's (Hooch) part right, and it was so funny and even made me cry! You might be thinking that this is a rather unproffesional comment of me, but i loved this film. A G-R-E-A-T M-O-V-I-E!!!
turner and hooch
posted on 03 Mar 2008i very first came across this breed of dog in this film and researched them thoroughly afterwards. i found out they were great with children and considering i had a 6 month old decided to take a risk. i am pleases to say the risk payed off. i have never come across such a placid dog where children are concerned and my son, now 19 month, dotes on him. he is a great dog and i am now breeding them, i couldn't be happier. i would fully recommend one in any household and i would also like to state for the record they are not ugly but the most beautiful dogs i have ever come across. this film does them credit,as,so long as they are looked after by someone who cares,they are happy and i can confirm the drool is disgusting!!
Dog and man make for strange partners
posted on 11 Oct 2007My boyfriend loves this movie so I watched it and I laughed. Hooch acts exactly like our dog- big and messy and destructive. Tom Hanks was very convincing as a meticulous detective and Hooch is a hoot as a dog that can rattle him.. All in all this is a good movie to watch on a rainy afternoon like we did.
Tom Hanks Goes to the Dogs.
posted on 15 Mar 2007[CONTAINS SPOILERS] Meet Scott Turner. He's a very neat and tidy police officer. He was going to be leaving the force to persue another career in Sacramento. He had only three days left and in those three days, Turner would encounter events that would change his life forever.
One morning, Turner and his partner in training David, go down to the docs to talk to crusty but kindly old man Amos. Turner and Amos were good friends. Amos also had a dog, Hooch, whom though he had a cute face, was very tough and very fierce. He expressed his liking of Turner by pinning him down by the neck. Amos complained about noises at the nearby sea food factory. Something was going on there. Little did they know there was more going on there than met the eye. That night, poor Amos was killed by two guys: Zack Gregory and Mr. Boyett, who were in on the odd goings on at the factory.
Turner was left to take Hooch. He tried the vet, but the veteranarian, Dr. Emily Carson, suggested Turner take him in, so Turner agreed. I mean, how tough could having a dog be? He soon got his answer that night. Hooch barked loudly, keeping Turner awake. When Turner wondered aloud what he should do, a neighbor suggested they both take Valium. Turner threatened to have the man's car towed. Next night, Turner went to the super market, leaving Hooch alone in the house. When Turner returned, he found his house A MESS! The next day, Turner brought Hooch to work. He just couldn't get rid of him. Hooch discovered one of Amos' murderers at a wedding and chased him away; Turner does more investigating and discovers smuggling going on in the sea food plant. He and Hooch investigate further and discover their own police chief Howard Hyde was on the bad guys' side. In the end, Zack Gregory, Mr. Boyett and Hyde are taken out, but sadly, so is Hooch.
A happy ending: Turner get's married to Dr. Carson and they have a puppy Hooch to deal with.
A pretty good movie! Tom Hanks is good. Craig T. Nelson is here too. If you like Tom Hanks or odd couple movies or even doggie movies, I recommend Turner & Hooch! The craziest team ever unleashed!-
Hooch, the police dog
posted on 22 Feb 2007"Turner & Hooch" isn't a great movie, but it is an okay comedy-crime film which, if not terrific, at least is entertaining enough.The movie's best known actor is Tom Hanks, here in one of his early roles. Tom Hanks really isn't my kind of actor. He often portrays ridiculous and annoying characters and his humor is usually too much clown-like, but here he's not bad. Even here he shows off some of his irritating side, but more natural and less irritating than usual.Tom Hanks's character, the police-detective Scott Turner, is more of a straight guy and funny sometimes, although obsessive and with a major tendency for anger (he loses his temper easily and yells a lot).Reginald VelJohnson is more funny than great, but one can't deny that his character, detective David Sutton, has sense of humor. Mare Winningham is okay too as the veterinarian Emily Carson.The dog, however, is the real star of the movie and naturally a great "actor". Beasley the Dog, a Dogue de Bordeaux, portrays Hooch, apparently a foul-tempered dog that loves to destroy things, but once we get to know him better, he proves to have an even temper. By the way, that dog really drools in such a way that's unbelievable. I wonder if that's a characteristic of that dog breed or if they just overdo it in the movie for comical effect.Hooch, however, isn't the only dog worth mentioning. There is also Camilla, the gorgeous Collie owned by the veterinarian.
Dog vs Tom Hanks... and the dog wins!
posted on 12 Nov 2006For those of you who have never been real fans of Tom Hanks, here's the movie you've been looking for. No, seriously - not only is the two-time Oscar winner acted off the screen by a dog but it's a rare treat to find an actor of quality resorting to bargain-basement nonsense such as this. Having said that, this movie is more fun than its stretched premise suggests but if you've already watched "K9" then the chances are that this will be of limited enjoyment.Hanks plays obsessively tidy Scott Turner, a detective in a sleepy corner of coastal America. A mere three days before he leaves for the city and "real" cases, Turner's world is turned upside-down when his friend Amos Reed (John McIntire) is found murdered down at the docks. Forced into taking care of Reed's slobbery dog Hooch, Turner and his partner David Sutton (Reginald VelJohnson, of "Die Hard" fame) must crack the case before Hooch completely ruins Turner's life and his budding romance with local vet Emily Carson (Mare Whinningham).You can probably imagine what this movie is like. Lots of slow-motion shots of the dog slobbering everywhere, contrived domestic chaos not seen since the climax of "Home Alone" and Hanks in shouty-comic mode. And you'd be right, though the dog is truly fantastic! Even without Hanks, the dog manages to hold your attention far better than anyone else in this movie and provides almost all of the laughs. As for his two-legged co-star, Hanks is decidedly average at best and even unlikeable in a couple of scenes. The story is pretty basic and everybody else blends into the background like a piece of scenery. Nothing feels plausible or natural about it, like an unusual dream someone had and decided to share with the world. Even the dog cannot fight off his human masters forever and by the time Hanks is giving orders to Hooch like a SWAT commander and the dog understands (but of course!), you know that you've seen enough.With a more imaginative screenplay and stronger performances, this might have been a classic. Instead, "Turner And Hooch" has become something of a guilty pleasure for some - including my Better Half who begged me for the DVD this Christmas. It's not big or clever but it does deliver the right amount of laughs to justify seeing it at least once. Hardly a classic but then, how many ugly dogs have won "Best Actor" at the Academy Awards? If there was any justice in the world then the dog should have become a huge star and Hanks would have faded into obscurity. Oh well.
Tom Hanks was sort of barking up the wrong tree.
posted on 07 May 2006I'm assuming that if you're reading this, then you know about most of Tom Hanks' movies. Therefore, you're going to be more than shocked to learn that "Turner & Hooch" was the VERY FIRST Tom Hanks movie that I ever saw; I hadn't even heard of Tom Hanks before watching this movie. Since I was only nine when I saw it, I naturally found it hilarious, especially Hanks' monologue of "...No sniffing peoples' crotches...This is not your room." As I got older and more mature, I realized that this movie was harmless but would only appeal to immature people. Overall, Hanks is probably embarrassed about the movies in which he starred from about 1989-1991. But this story about a detective adopting an out-of-control dog who has to help him solve a case? This one was particularly ridiculous (although some of the dog's gags might make you giggle).No, it wasn't an awful movie; just idiotic. Considering that Henry Winkler was initially hired to direct...I wonder what a combination of The Fonz and Forrest Gump could have yielded.
Wonderful Film
posted on 07 Apr 2006This movie will pull at your hearts for more than one reason. It's funny and heartbreaking. Tears sting at my eyes when Hooch dies saving the life of Scott Turner. Turner (Tom Hanks) had an interesting relationship with Hooch even before he took over as Hoooch's owner died. And that relationship made for some very funny moments in the movie. Make sure that your blotter isn't full before watching cause you might laugh too hard. It's an awesome movie. And one for the whole family. This movies has a little of everything. A little of humor, sadness, love, and action. It also somewhat has a surprise ending when you find out who is behind the whole thing. It's not who you may have thought it to be.
One to watch while having a take away...
posted on 14 Mar 2006Without saying I did not enjoy watching Turner and Hooch it is not one of those films that made a lasting impression.A story about a young police officer who sort of accommodates a dog who is a witness to a murder, they hate each other at first then they become inseparable, along comes the vet who after their dogs flirt the humans turn comes.Rather pleasurable movie, nothing more.Would you have thought by watching this movie that this young officer would become an a list Hollywood superstar? I didn't!!!
We liked this movie, own it, and play it often
posted on 06 Feb 2006This is good comedy. Furthermore, it is an imaginative plot with characters that are well drawn and identifiable. Given what we know about Turner' fastidiousness, I would question the ease with which Mare Willingham gets him into bed, but that seems to be the way with screenwriters think life is. There are a number of good comedic incidents from the coralling of Hooch, to the chase with the car they commandeered from a kid entrusted with his mother's auto, to the "conversation" Turner has with Hooch on the stakeout. Incidentally, this was John McIntire's last film. He was the voice of the March of Time radio show in the 30's -- if anyone reading this is as old as I am, they'll be impressed with that. And my goodness, so few (if any) f-words. Bruce Willis' writers take notice!
Irresistible force meets immovable object
posted on 28 Jan 2006Turner = immovable object. Hooch = irresistible force. Hooch wins the battle. Both win the war. Hooch wins respect, acceptance, perhaps even love. Turner wins by losing - losing his illusion of - and need for - control. Hanks has a field day improvising in his one-on-one scenes with non-speaking but far-from-silent co-star "Beasley" aka Hooch. Said co-star may be the most formidable "actor" Hanks has ever worked with. In fact, he might well be dubbed the "Richard Boone" of animal actors - i.e. homely as hell and impossible to take your eyes off of.To sum up, funny and moving, and as if that weren't enough, they went and hired two of my favorite under-and/or-mis-used actors, Mare Winningham and Craig T. Nelson, each of them tackling relatively thankless roles with gusto.
What?!
posted on 04 Jan 2006Hooch was shot during the filming of the movie? I can't believe it! His real name was Beasley, does anyone have anymore information on this? Aside from that disturbing little tid-bit I loved the movie. Tom Hanks plays the role of a perfectionist to a tee. It's so funny to watch all his little habits at the beginning of the movie. (Tearing the tops off the checks, cleaning out the ENTIRE fridge because of a little bit of mustard, thoroughly flossing his teeth etc etc.) :) A great comedy.
Man's best friend
posted on 23 Nov 2005This is a film Tom Hanks decided to do before turning away from all the silly comedies that came his way. As directed by Roger Spottiswood, this is a film that will not add anything to the star's resume, or the director's, but as these type of formula movies go, it's a pleasant distraction for all age groups.Tom Hanks plays Turner, a police detective in a small California town. He has accepted a job in Sacramento, but fates intervenes when his old friend Amos is killed. Amos has told the younger man about his suspicion of something going wrong in a fish processing plant next to where he lives with his dog, Hooch.When Turner decides to stay a few days to investigate, he inherits the slobbering and unruly Hooch. Thus begins a period of adjustment of the young cop and the destructive dog. Hooch is something else to watch; the dog is key in solving the murder and the mystery behind the bad guys running the illegal trade at the cannery.Tom Hanks makes the best out of his detective. Mare Winningham is the kind veterinarian who falls in love with Turner. Craig T. Nelson plays a devious chief of police. John McIntire is only seen in the opening scenes. Reginald Vel Johnson is Turner's partner.While the movie doesn't have anything new to say, it provide about ninety minutes of mindless entertainment.
A Mostly Underrated Tom Hanks Picture.
posted on 17 Nov 2005TURNER AND HOOCH teams Tom Hanks with an unlikely murder witness: a slobbering junkyard dog named Hooch. This is an okay film for another one of Hanks's underachievers, and is actually an entertaining one to watch. It's not the dog that K-9 was. The story here is much better, the chemistry is much stronger and the movie doesn't try as hard. Certainly Hanks's most underrated film, and highly recommended for people with pets in their home.3 out of 5
Oh, brother.
posted on 03 Oct 2005I must say that this is seriously one of the stupidest movies that I have EVER seen. Personally, I am not one of those wierdos who values the lives of dogs more than those of humans. I also was very bored, and was disappointed in the stupidity portrayed by the famous Tom Hanks. Plot? and (more importantly) Point? Not much here. I dunno who could come up with such a pathetic storyline. I was kinda embarrassed watching this. Don't waste your money or your time on this film...
Hanks is first-rate, but he can't match the slobber production of Beasley, his co-star
posted on 15 Sep 2005There 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 proved 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 likable 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.
Hilarious
posted on 04 Dec 2008Scott Turner has 3 days left in the local police department before he moves to a bigger city to get some "real" cases, not just misdemeanors. Then Amos Reed is murdered, and Scott Turner sets himself on the case. The closest thing to a witness in the case is Amos Reed's dog, Hooch, which Scott Turner has to take care of if it's going to avoid being "put to sleep".Hilarious though it sounds it does have it's moments for tears. One when the dog dies and one for when the dog is taken away from it's real owner. The ending is actually exciting. Made me laugh. It will make you laugh too.