Movie

The Shaggy D.A.

The Only Candidate with a Law Degree and a Pedigree!

1976★ 5.8 · 831h 31mComedyFamilyFantasy

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.

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Trailer · The Shaggy D.A. | Unofficial Official Trailer | Disney+

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Cast

Suzanne Pleshette
as Betty Daniels

John Fiedler
as Howie Clemmings

Dean Jones
as Wilby Daniels

Ronnie Schell
as T.V. Director

Keenan Wynn
as John Slade

Tim Conway
as Tim

Richard Bakalyan
as Freddie

Dick Van Patten
as Raymond

Hans Conried
as Prof. Whatley

Warren Berlinger
as Dip

Liam Dunn
as Dogcatcher

Richard Lane
as Roller Rink Announcer

Collection

The Shaggy Dog Collection

3 films · rate on collection page

The Shaggy Dog

1

The Shaggy D.A.

2

The Return of the Shaggy Dog

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Release date: 1976-12-17

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genres

ComedyFamilyFantasy

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