The Return of the Shaggy Dog
“A magic ring's spell turns our hero, Wilby, into a shaggy dog, much to his consternation!”
Synopsis
The Return of the Shaggy Dog is a 1987 two-part television movie midquel to the 1959 feature film, The Shaggy Dog, set before the events of The Shaggy D.A..
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Screenplay & Story
- Diane Wilk, Paul Haggis, Felix Salten
- Original Title
- The Return of the Shaggy Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Gillard
Diane Wilk, Paul Haggis, Felix Salten
Department Leadership Roster
Diane Wilk
Writer
Paul Haggis
Writer
Stuart Gillard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of the Shaggy Dog
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What is The Return of the Shaggy Dog about?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog is a 1987 two-part television movie midquel to the 1959 feature film, The Shaggy Dog, set before the events of The Shaggy D.A..
Who directed The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog was directed by Stuart Gillard.
Who stars in The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
The principal cast of The Return of the Shaggy Dog includes Gary Kroeger, Todd Waring, Cindy Morgan, K Callan, Michele Little.
When was The Return of the Shaggy Dog released and how long is it?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is The Return of the Shaggy Dog based on a book or true story?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Felix Salten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).