The Shaggy D.A.(1976)
The Only Candidate with a Law Degree and a Pedigree!
The Shaggy D.A. Synopsis
Wilby Daniels, a successful lawyer running for District Attorney, suddenly finds himself being transformed into an English sheepdog. Somehow he has to keep his change a secret and find just what is causing it, all the while eluding the local dog catcher.
The Shaggy D.A. (1976) is a comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson, released on December 17, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway and Keenan Wynn. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Stevenson
- Writers:
- Don Tait, Felix Salten
- Producers:
- Bill Anderson
- Cinematographer:
- Frank V. Phillips
- Composer:
- Buddy Baker
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Shaggy D.A. (1976) Trailer
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The Shaggy D.A. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dean Jones
as Wilby Daniels
Suzanne Pleshette
as Betty Daniels
Tim Conway
as Tim
Keenan Wynn
as John Slade
Jo Anne Worley
as Katrinka Muggelberg
Dick Van Patten
as Raymond
- Shane Sinutko
Shane Sinutko
as Brian Daniels
Vic Tayback
as Eddie Roschak
John Myhers
as Adm. Brenner
Richard Bakalyan
as Freddie
Warren Berlinger
as Dip
Ronnie Schell
as T.V. Director
Key crew
Directed by Robert Stevenson, written by Don Tait and Felix Salten, produced by Bill Anderson.
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The Shaggy D.A. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 87 ratings.
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The Shaggy D.A. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shaggy D.A. online?
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The Shaggy D.A. (1976) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shaggy D.A.?
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The main cast of The Shaggy D.A. (1976) includes Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway, Keenan Wynn and Jo Anne Worley. The film was directed by Robert Stevenson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shaggy D.A. released?
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The Shaggy D.A. was released on December 17, 1976 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Shaggy D.A. worth watching?
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The Shaggy D.A. (1976) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shaggy D.A.?
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