Shiloh (1996)
The story of a boy who risks everything to save his best friend.
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Novel)
- Chip Rosenbloom (Screenplay)
Themes
Animal Stories, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals
Keywords
rescue, dog, boy and dog, heart warming, pets
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Shiloh stars Scott Wilson, Blake Heron, Bonnie Bartlett, Rod Steiger, J. Madison Wright, Ann Dowd.
- How long is Shiloh?
- Shiloh has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Shiloh?
- Shiloh is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Shiloh produced?
- Shiloh was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Shiloh?
- The themes of Shiloh include: Animal Stories, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals.