About Turner & Hooch

'Turner & Hooch' is a 1989 American buddy cop comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode and starring Tom Hanks and Beasley, an imposing Dogue de Bordeaux. The plot revolves around Scott Turner, a very systematic detective whose neat and ideally organized world changed dramatically when Hooch, a massive, sloppy, and lovable Dogue de Bordeaux, becomes an integral part of his life. The detective reluctantly adopts the dog, who is the only witness to his owner's murder and together they set out to solve the crime.

Production

'Turner & Hooch' was produced by Touchstone Pictures and Silver Screen Partners IV, and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures. The film was shot in and around the Monterey Peninsula in California and was released on July 28, 1989.

Actors

• Tom Hanks as Detective Scott Turner: An obsessive-compulsive detective who adopts Hooch after the dog's owner is killed.
• Beasley the Dog as Hooch: A Dogue de Bordeaux who becomes Turner's beloved pet and partner, despite his initial reluctance.
• Mare Winningham as Emily Carson: Turner's love interest in the movie, Emily is the town veterinarian and pleasantly wraps herself around the chaotic shield of Turner's life following Hooch's arrival.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• A total of three dogs were used to play the role of Hooch.
• Tom Hanks received training to prevent being bitten by the dog who played Hooch.
• Despite being a comedy, the film features a surprisingly tragic ending.

Quotes

• "This is not your room." - Turner
• "I've just been aced out by a dog." - Turner
• "Ahhh! Hooch, that's it! You're stayin' with Emily!" - Turner

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s score was composed by Charles Gross and features a unique blend of light, comedic themes and more dramatic, heartfelt pieces.
• Though not an official soundtrack, the film does use songs such as "Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" by The Temptations.