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The Shaggy D.A.

Play trailer Poster for The Shaggy D.A. G,  1976,  1h 31m,  Kids & Family/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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50% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
When successful lawyer Wilby Daniels (Dean Jones) returns from vacation to find his home has been burglarized, he decides to clean up the town by running against the corrupt John Slade (Keenan Wynn) in the upcoming district attorney election. However, just as Wilby begins his campaign, he learns that a ring has been stolen from a museum that has the power to turn him temporarily into a sheepdog. Knowing he could transform at any moment, Wilby attempts to win the election.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Oct 23, 2004
2.5/4
There are also the usual scenes in which cars climb telephone poles, characters do cartwheels in midair, dogs drive ice cream wagons and Keenan Wynn blusters. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Apr 21, 2009
C
Wearisome and derivative. Go to Full Review
Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Mar 6, 2008
3/5
Sequel dog time with leashed laughs. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Mar 11, 2006
3.5/5
It's a goofy story, and it's far from a brilliant movie, but The Shaggy D.A. is a fun romp for a family to watch. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Sep 27, 2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 23, 2005
2/5
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Finn S Jan 14, 2011 This was a cute movie when I was a kid and still has a unique charm. It's an interesting plot. I am intrigued by the transformation concept with the ring and why they tie into a political campaign. It's amazing! See more
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Stevenson

Director

Dean Jones

Wilby Daniels

Suzanne Pleshette

Betty Daniels

Tim Conway

Tim

Keenan Wynn

John Slade

Jo Anne Worley

Katrinka Muggelberg

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The Shaggy D.A.

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Movie Info

Synopsis When successful lawyer Wilby Daniels (Dean Jones) returns from vacation to find his home has been burglarized, he decides to clean up the town by running against the corrupt John Slade (Keenan Wynn) in the upcoming district attorney election. However, just as Wilby begins his campaign, he learns that a ring has been stolen from a museum that has the power to turn him temporarily into a sheepdog. Knowing he could transform at any moment, Wilby attempts to win the election.
Director
Robert Stevenson
Producer
Bill Anderson
Screenwriter
Don Tait
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 17, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 31m
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