Movie
The Shaggy D.A.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Shaggy D.A. opened in theaters December 17, 1976. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
Available now in United States
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More about The Shaggy D.A.
Cast
Dean JonesWilby Daniels
Suzanne PleshetteBetty Daniels
Tim ConwayTim
Keenan WynnJohn Slade
Jo Anne WorleyKatrinka Muggelberg
Dick Van PattenRaymond
Vic TaybackEddie RoschakCredits
- Directed by
- Robert Stevenson
- Written by
- Don Tait, Felix Salten
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- The Shaggy Dog Collection
Production
Walt Disney ProductionsUnited States