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Dean Jones, Tim Conway, Suzanne Pleshette, Keenan Wynn, Jo Ann Worley ... see more see more... , Dick Van Patten , Shane Sinutko , Vic Tayback , Richard Bakalyan , Warren Berlinger , Ronnie Schell , Jonathan C. Daly , John Fiedler , Hans Conried , Iris Adrian , Joan Crosby , Liam Dunn , Milton Frome , Ruth Gillette , Hank Jones , Dick Lane , Karl Lukas , Pat McCormick , Michael McGreevey , Richard O'Brien , Vern Rowe , Henry Slate , Olan Soule , Herb Vigran , Danny Wells , Helene Winston , John Myhers , Benny Rubin , Christine Anderson , Walt Davis , George Kirby , John Hayes

Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions' house director, cobbled together his 19th family film for the organization with this slapstick sequel to the Disney comedy The Shaggy Dog (produced 17 years ... read more read more...after the fact). Dean Jones plays Wilby Daniels, a lawyer running against the villainous John Slade (Keenan Wynn) for district attorney. His campaign is cast into doubt when he comes upon an ancient ring that transforms him into a fat sheepdog. But the campaign progresses on a level playing field when the unscrupulous Slade finds himself also turned into a canine -- a disgruntled bulldog. Another sequel, The Return of the Shaggy Dog, followed. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date: December 17, 1976

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DVD Release Date: March 7, 2006

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  • December 19, 2007
    I remember this movie being BIG with us school kids in pre-Star Wars 1976, but it wasn't anything great. I doubt kids care much about the world of public offices and just want to see the dumb doggie effects; but Dean Jones made a big ugly mutt. Now forgotten.
  • July 3, 2008
    Amusing Disney fun.
  • October 2, 2007
    Dean Jones is perfect for his role of the Shaggy D.A. Possibly one of my favorite Disney movies, but, it now shows its age.

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Dennis Schwartz
April 21, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Wearisome and derivative. Full Review

Steve Crum
March 6, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Sequel dog time with leashed laughs.

Kevin Carr
March 11, 2006
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

It's a goofy story, and it's far from a brilliant movie, but The Shaggy D.A. is a fun romp for a family to watch. Full Review

March 26, 2009
Variety

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May 9, 2005
New York Times

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Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Chuck O'Leary
September 27, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Emanuel Levy
July 23, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Philip Martin
February 18, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Nell Minow
September 18, 2004
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

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