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The Shaggy D.A.
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The Shaggy D.A.

1976-12-17 · 91 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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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Directors
Robert Stevenson
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dean JonesDean JonesWilby Daniels
Suzanne PleshetteSuzanne PleshetteBetty Daniels
Tim ConwayTim ConwayTim
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnJohn Slade
Jo Anne WorleyJo Anne WorleyKatrinka Muggelberg
Dick Van PattenDick Van PattenRaymond
Shane SinutkoBrian Daniels
Vic TaybackVic TaybackEddie Roschak
John MyhersJohn MyhersAdm. Brenner
Richard BakalyanRichard BakalyanFreddie
Warren BerlingerWarren BerlingerDip
Ronnie SchellRonnie SchellT.V. Director
Jonathan DalyJonathan DalyT.V. Interviewer
John FiedlerJohn FiedlerHowie Clemmings
Hans ConriedHans ConriedProf. Whatley
Michael McGreeveyMichael McGreeveySheldon
Richard O'BrienRichard O'BrienDesk Sergeant
Richard LaneRichard LaneRoller Rink Announcer
Benny RubinBenny RubinWaiter
Liam DunnLiam DunnDogcatcher

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