Shiloh
“The story of a boy who risks everything to save his best friend.”
Synopsis
An abused beagle runs away from his owner. On the road, he meets young Marty Preston and follows him home. The boy immediately forms a bond with the dog and names him Shiloh. His stern father won't let him keep the dog because it belongs to Judd Travers, a local hunter. After Shiloh is mistreated again, he runs away and returns to Marty. Knowing his father will once again make him bring Shiloh back to Judd, he makes a home for the dog in an old shed up the hill from the Prestons' house and hides him from his family. His secret is soon discovered when a stray attacks the dog one night and he must turn to his father for help.
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Shiloh (1996) Movie Trailer (Beagle dog)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-18
Top Cast
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Scott Wilson
Judd Travers
Blake Heron
Marty
Bonnie Bartlett
Mrs. Wallace
Rod Steiger
Doc Wallace
J. Madison Wright
Sam Wallace
Ann Dowd
Louise Preston
Michael Moriarty
Ray Preston
Shira Roth
Dara Lynn
Tori Wright
Becky
Montrose Hagins
Mrs. McCallister
Rachel Winfree
Sue
Amzie Strickland
Mrs. Young
Frannie the Dog
Shiloh
Clinton Card
Michael (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 5, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chip Rosenbloom
- Screenplay & Story
- Chip Rosenbloom
- Original Score
- Joel Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Shiloh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Good Dog Productions, Utopia Pictures, Zeta Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chip Rosenbloom
Chip Rosenbloom, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Joel Goldsmith
Frank Byers
Mark S. Westmore
Zane W. Levitt, Chip Rosenbloom, Carl Borack, Mark Yellen
Department Leadership Roster
Chip Rosenbloom
Director
Chip Rosenbloom
Screenplay
Zane W. Levitt
Producer
Chip Rosenbloom
Producer
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Mark S. Westmore
Editor
Amy Ancona
Production Design
Charmian Schreiner
Costume Design
Gary Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shiloh
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What is Shiloh about?
An abused beagle runs away from his owner. On the road, he meets young Marty Preston and follows him home. The boy immediately forms a bond with the dog and names him Shiloh. His stern father won't let him keep the dog because it belongs to Judd Travers, a local hunter. After Shiloh is mistreated again, he runs away and returns to Marty. Knowing his father will once again make him bring Shiloh back to Judd, he makes a home for the dog in an old shed up the hill from the Prestons' house and hides him from his family. His secret is soon discovered when a stray attacks the dog one night and he must turn to his father for help.
Who directed Shiloh?
Shiloh was directed by Chip Rosenbloom.
Who stars in Shiloh?
The principal cast of Shiloh includes Scott Wilson, Blake Heron, Bonnie Bartlett, Rod Steiger, J. Madison Wright.
When was Shiloh released and how long is it?
Shiloh was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Shiloh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shiloh was composed by Joel Goldsmith.
Is Shiloh based on a book or true story?
Shiloh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Phyllis Reynolds Naylor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shiloh?
Shiloh holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).