Man's Best Friend (1993 film)

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Man's Best Friend
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John Lafia
Written by	John Lafia
Produced by	Robert Engelman Robert Kosberg Dan Grodnik
Starring	Ally Sheedy Lance Henriksen Frederic Lehne Robert Costanzo
Cinematography	Mark Irwin
Edited by	Nancy Frazen Michael N. Knue
Music by	Joel Goldsmith
Production company	Roven-Cavallo Entertainment
Distributed by	New Line Cinema
Release date	November 19, 1993 (1993-11-19)
Running time	87 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$6 million (estimated)
Box office	$12.9 million (domestic)

Man's Best Friend is a 1993 American science fiction horror film, directed and written by John Lafia. It stars Ally Sheedy, Lance Henriksen, Robert Costanzo, Frederic Lehne, John Cassini, and J. D. Daniels.

It was released by New Line Cinema on November 19, 1993. The film was a modest success at the box office, grossing $12.9 million behind a $6 million budget.

In the film, a television personality frees a Tibetan Mastiff from a genetic research facility, and proceeds to adopt him as a pet. She fails to realize that her dog is a product of genetic engineering, with enhanced strength, speed, and senses. She also fails to realize that her dog has rage-fueled outbursts of violence.