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Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail
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Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail

2003-01-10 · 85 min · ★ 6.7

Action · Family · TV Movie · Fantasy · Comedy

A loyal police dog's spirit takes control of a criminal's body to search for its killer.

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Directors
Worth Keeter
Production companies
Capital Arts Entertainment, Family Films Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack WagnerJack WagnerKyle Caldwell
Daphne ZunigaDaphne ZunigaAmanda Morton
Zack WardZack WardHowie Tibbadoe
Cory ParravanoRobby
Dorien WilsonDorien WilsonLt. L.L. Deeks
Pete AnticoPete AnticoBiggs (as Peter Antico)
Kathleen GatiKathleen GatiMadame Wanda
David LeisureDavid LeisureDr. Vaughn
Chris CoppolaChris CoppolaWally
Sean HinesHoodlum #2
Dean NapolitanoDean NapolitanoHoodlum #1
Barry SigismondiBarry SigismondiCop
Todd BridgesTodd BridgesPower Plant Guard
Robert AxelwoodHowie's Cellmate
Peter SandsJudge
Eddie DriscollEddie DriscollDetective Davis
Melanie J. ElinLady with Cat
Kamilla BjorlinPolice Woman

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