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The Shaggy D.A.

The Shaggy D.A.

The Only Candidate with a Law Degree and a Pedigree!

19765.81h 31m

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Stevenson
Written by Felix Salten, Don Tait
Produced by Bill Anderson
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Top Cast

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Wilby Daniels

Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette

Betty Daniels

Tim Conway

Tim Conway

Tim

Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn

John Slade

Jo Anne Worley

Jo Anne Worley

Katrinka Muggelberg

Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten

Raymond

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Shane Sinutko

Brian Daniels

Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Eddie Roschak

John Myhers

John Myhers

Adm. Brenner

Richard Bakalyan

Richard Bakalyan

Freddie

Themes & Keywords

lawyerdogdistrict attorney

About The Shaggy D.A.

The Shaggy D.A. is a comedy, family, fantasy film released in 1976 exploring themes of lawyer, dog, district attorney. Directed by Robert Stevenson, it stars Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway. 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.

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