The Shaggy D.A.
The Only Candidate with a Law Degree and a Pedigree!
1976 • 91 min • Comedy · Family · Fantasy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 58 Audience · 84 · 100%
A lawyer running for District Attorney mysteriously transforms into an English sheepdog at inconvenient times. He must keep his secret, avoid the dog catcher, and uncover the cause of his shaggy predicament while maintaining his professional life.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some mild slapstick violence
- Characters briefly discuss magic
What it models well
- Problem-solving
- Perseverance
- Loyalty
Talk about it after
- Responsibility to pets
- The justice system
- Understanding consequences
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Top billed cast
Director: Robert Stevenson • Crew: Don Tait
Trailers & clips
The Shaggy D.A. | Unofficial Official Trailer | Disney+
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.8/10 (84)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Franchise
- The Shaggy Dog Collection
- IMDb
- tt0075200
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