The Shaggy Dog
“"I was a Teen-age boy!"”
Synopsis
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-15
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Wilson Daniels
Jean Hagen
Freeda Daniels
Tommy Kirk
Wilby Daniels
Annette Funicello
Allison D'Allessio
Tim Considine
Buzz Miller
Kevin Corcoran
Moochie Daniels
Cecil Kellaway
Professor Plumcutt
Alexander Scourby
Mikhail Andrassy
Roberta Shore
Franceska Andrassy
James Westerfield
Officer Hanson
Strother Martin
Thurm
Forrest Lewis
Officer Kelly
Ned Wever
EP Hackett
Gordon Jones
Captain Scanlon
Jacques Aubuchon
Stefano
Jack Albertson
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.13x
+$16.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Bill Walsh
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith
- Original Title
- The Shaggy Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.7M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Lillie Hayward, Bill Walsh, Felix Salten
Paul J. Smith
Edward Colman
James Ballas
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
Gertrude Casey
Costume Design
James Ballas
Editor
Walt Disney
Producer
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Bill Walsh
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shaggy Dog
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What is The Shaggy Dog about?
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
Who directed The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Shaggy Dog?
The principal cast of The Shaggy Dog includes Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Tim Considine.
When was The Shaggy Dog released and how long is it?
The Shaggy Dog was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $17.7M at the worldwide box office (14.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Shaggy Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shaggy Dog was composed by Paul J. Smith.
Is The Shaggy Dog based on a book or true story?
The Shaggy Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Felix Salten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).