The Shaggy D.A.
1976, English. Directed by Robert Stevenson.
The Only Candidate with a Law Degree and a Pedigree!
Wilby Daniels, a successful lawyer running for District Attorney, suddenly finds himself being transformed into an English sheepdog. Somehow he has to keep his change a secret and find just what is causing it, all the while eluding the local dog catcher.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Snoozefest
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5.8/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Shaggy D.A. is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert StevensonDirector
- Dean JonesWilby Daniels
- Suzanne PleshetteBetty Daniels
- Tim ConwayTim
- Keenan WynnJohn Slade
- Jo Anne WorleyKatrinka Muggelberg
- Dick Van PattenRaymond
- Shane SinutkoBrian Daniels
- Vic TaybackEddie Roschak
- John MyhersAdm. Brenner
- Richard BakalyanFreddie
- Warren BerlingerDip
- Ronnie SchellT.V. Director
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Tait
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What The Shaggy D.A. is based on
The Shaggy D.A. is based on The Hound of Florence (1923) by Felix Salten.
1923
The Hound of Florence
By Felix Salten
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The Shaggy D.A.: quick answers
What should I watch before The Shaggy D.A.?
Watch The Shaggy Dog (1959) first.
What comes after The Shaggy D.A.?
Next in the series: The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987).
Is The Shaggy D.A. worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shaggy D.A.?
The Shaggy D.A. runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Shaggy D.A. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shaggy D.A.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shaggy D.A. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shaggy D.A. is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Shaggy D.A. on?
The Shaggy D.A. is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shaggy D.A.?
If you liked The Shaggy D.A., try Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, Animal Crackers, Shorts.
Who directed The Shaggy D.A.?
The Shaggy D.A. (1976) was directed by Robert Stevenson and stars Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway.
What is The Shaggy D.A. based on?
The Shaggy D.A. is based on The Hound of Florence (1923) by Felix Salten.