The 12 Dogs of Christmas
Synopsis
This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.
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12 Dogs of Christmas (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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Jordan-Claire Green
Emma O'Conner
Tom Kemp
Douglas O'Conner
Susan Wood
Cathy Stevens
Adam Hicks
Mike Stevens
Cathy Worthington
Woman in Furs
Jim Jackman
Melvin
Richard Riehle
Mayor Noble Doyle
Roland Pelletier
Clerk
John Billingsley
Dogcatcher Doyle
Bonita Friedericy
Aunt Delores
Dorothy Brodesser
Mabel
Michael Howard
Old Jake Charles
Mindy Sterling
Mrs. Walsh
Kapri Merrill
Mrs. Clancy
Eric Lutes
Coach Cullimore
Alisha Mullally
Miranda
Travis T. Flory
Denny Doyle
Carl Zurhorst
Bully Boy #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Kragen, Kieth Merrill, Steven Paul Leiva
- Original Score
- John-Kevin Hilbert, Bill Newlin, Tonic Sol-fa
- Original Title
- The 12 Dogs of Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieth Merrill
Emma Kragen, Kieth Merrill, Steven Paul Leiva
John-Kevin Hilbert, Bill Newlin, Tonic Sol-fa
Michael Fimognari
Dagen Merrill
Kieth Merrill, Ken Kragen, Sean Covel, Daenen Merrill
Department Leadership Roster
Kieth Merrill
Director
Amy Westcott
Costume Design
John-Kevin Hilbert
Original Music Composer
Dagen Merrill
Editor
Marla Altschuler
Production Design
Michael Fimognari
Director of Photography
Ken Kragen
Producer
Sean Covel
Producer
Daenen Merrill
Producer
Kieth Merrill
Writer
Bill Newlin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 12 Dogs of Christmas
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What is The 12 Dogs of Christmas about?
This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.
Who directed The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas was directed by Kieth Merrill.
Who stars in The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The principal cast of The 12 Dogs of Christmas includes Jordan-Claire Green, Tom Kemp, Susan Wood, Adam Hicks, Cathy Worthington.
When was The 12 Dogs of Christmas released and how long is it?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 12 Dogs of Christmas was composed by John-Kevin Hilbert, Bill Newlin, Tonic Sol-fa.
Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas based on a book or true story?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Emma Kragen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).