Shiloh (1996)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Dale Rosenbloom

Writers (WGA):

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (book)
Dale Rosenbloom (screenplay)

Release Date:

25 April 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family

Tagline:

The story of a boy who risks everything to save his best friend.

Plot:

An abused beagle runs away from his owner. On the road, he meets young Marty Preston and follows him home...

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Hunter | Boy And Dog | Postal Worker | Animal Abuse

Awards:

4 wins

Cast

Scott Wilson	...	Judd Travers
Blake Heron	...	Marty Preston
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 Preston
Tori Wright	...	Becky Preston
Montrose Hagins	...	Mrs. McCallister
Rachel Winfree	...	Sue
Amzie Strickland	...	Mrs. Young

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild violence.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Portugal:M/6 | Australia:PG | USA:PG

Company:

Bruin Grip Services

Goofs:

Continuity: When Marty's mom asks him to change his dirty shirt, he gives his mom the dirty one and takes the clean one twice in successive shots.

Quotes:

Doc Wallace: You see, sometimes the greatest tests of love, are how much you're willing to fight for it.

Movie Connections:

Followed by Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season (1999)

Soundtrack:

Are There Angels?

Evergreen film, well directed with engaging performances

Heartwarming story with real values for family viewing. Well written script is faithful to the Phyllis Reynolds Naylor bestseller which won the Newbery Award. Scott Wilson excels as Jud Travers bringing a palpable menace to the character while at the same time making him a fully believable human being with his own back story. Blake Heron shines as the boy who falls in love with the dog and fights to keep him. An engaging performance from a young man with promise. Rod Steiger adds distinction to the film and emotional weight in his portrayal of the kindly store owner. Anne Dowd is the perfect Mom, gently chiding and always loving. Michael Moriarty lays down the law as the father with a sense of humor and engagement with his children. Dale Rosenbloom wrote the screenplay and directed the film with a finely tuned sense of the heartbeat of the story. A film that will be evergreen for the generations.