The Christmas Shepherd
Synopsis
Sally Brown, a successful children's book author and Army widow loses her late husband's German Shepherd, Buddy, only to later find him adopted by a new family - single father Mark Green and his teenage daughter Emma. Each finds a sense of Christmas spirit as they struggle to decide with whom the dog really belongs.
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The Christmas ShepherdOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Ingram
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael J. Murray
- Original Title
- The Christmas Shepherd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shepherd Road Productions, Front Street Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Ingram
Michael J. Murray
Gerald W. Abrams, Allen Lewis, Marnie Termuende, Michael J. Waldron, Harvey Kahn
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Terry Ingram
Director
Michael J. Murray
Writer
Harvey Kahn
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What is The Christmas Shepherd about?
Sally Brown, a successful children's book author and Army widow loses her late husband's German Shepherd, Buddy, only to later find him adopted by a new family - single father Mark Green and his teenage daughter Emma. Each finds a sense of Christmas spirit as they struggle to decide with whom the dog really belongs.
Who directed The Christmas Shepherd?
The Christmas Shepherd was directed by Terry Ingram.
Who stars in The Christmas Shepherd?
The principal cast of The Christmas Shepherd includes Teri Polo, Martin Cummins, Jordyn Ashley Olson, Jody Thompson, Jeffrey Ballard.
When was The Christmas Shepherd released and how long is it?
The Christmas Shepherd was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.