Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
“The White House has gone to the dogs!”
Synopsis
Maya Dolittle is back in a heartwarming adventure of presidential proportions! Maya's dream of going to vet school is put on hold when she gets a call from the president of the United States. It seems the First Dog is out of control, and the president needs Maya's help. It's up to Maya and her own dog, Lucky, to stop a canine catastrophe from becoming a national crisis!
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Dr. Dolittle: Tail To The Chief - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-16
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Kyla Pratt
Maya Dolittle
Peter Coyote
President Sterling
Malcolm Stewart
Chief Dorian
Niall Matter
Cole Fletcher
Elise Gatien
Courtney Sterling
Karen Holness
Lisa Dolittle
Christine Chatelain
Selma
Kwesi Ameyaw
Prince Tharoor
Stephanie Belding
Doris Park-Weaver
Christopher Gaze
Academic #1
Andrew McIlroy
Academic #2
Kirsten Kilburn
Co-Ed
Adam Thomas
Frat Boy
Jason Griffith
Guard
Alex Kliner
Janitor
Jennifer Coolidge
Daisy (voice)
Richard Kind
Groundhog (voice)
Phil Proctor
Monkey (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Lieberman, Kathleen Laccinole, Hugh Lofting
- Original Score
- Don MacDonald
- Original Title
- Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Davis Entertainment, DD4C Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Shapiro
Matt Lieberman, Kathleen Laccinole, Hugh Lofting
Don MacDonald
Ron Stannett
Michael Trent
Brian Manis, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Shapiro
Director
Michael Trent
Editor
Brentan Harron
Production Design
Lorraine Carson
Costume Design
Duane Dickinson
Stunt Coordinator
John Davis
Producer
Don MacDonald
Original Music Composer
Ron Stannett
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
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What is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief about?
Maya Dolittle is back in a heartwarming adventure of presidential proportions! Maya's dream of going to vet school is put on hold when she gets a call from the president of the United States. It seems the First Dog is out of control, and the president needs Maya's help. It's up to Maya and her own dog, Lucky, to stop a canine catastrophe from becoming a national crisis!
Who directed Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief was directed by Craig Shapiro.
Who stars in Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
The principal cast of Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief includes Kyla Pratt, Peter Coyote, Malcolm Stewart, Niall Matter, Elise Gatien.
When was Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief released and how long is it?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief was composed by Don MacDonald.
Is Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief based on a book or true story?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hugh Lofting".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief?
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).