The Shaggy Dog(1959)
"I was a Teen-age boy!"
The Shaggy Dog Synopsis
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
The Shaggy Dog (1959) is a comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Charles Barton, released on March 19, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tommy Kirk and Annette Funicello. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Barton
- Writers:
- Lillie Hayward, Felix Salten, Bill Walsh
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Colman
- Composer:
- Paul J. Smith
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Budget:
- $1,250,000
- Revenue:
- $17,658,000
- Status:
- Released
The Shaggy Dog (1959) Trailer
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The Shaggy Dog Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred MacMurray
as Wilson Daniels
Jean Hagen
as Freeda Daniels
Tommy Kirk
as Wilby Daniels
Annette Funicello
as Allison D'Allessio
Tim Considine
as Buzz Miller
Kevin Corcoran
as Moochie Daniels
Cecil Kellaway
as Professor Plumcutt
Alexander Scourby
as Mikhail Andrassy
Roberta Shore
as Franceska Andrassy
James Westerfield
as Officer Hanson
Strother Martin
as Thurm
Forrest Lewis
as Officer Kelly
Key crew
Directed by Charles Barton, written by Lillie Hayward, Felix Salten and Bill Walsh, produced by Walt Disney.
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The Shaggy Dog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 100 ratings.
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The Shaggy Dog – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shaggy Dog online?
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The Shaggy Dog (1959) 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 Dog?
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The main cast of The Shaggy Dog (1959) includes Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello and Tim Considine. The film was directed by Charles Barton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shaggy Dog released?
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The Shaggy Dog was released on March 19, 1959 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
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The Shaggy Dog (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 100 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 Dog?
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Yes. The official The Shaggy Dog trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.