Quigley (2003)

A despicable person is reincarnated as a dog in order to atone for his life's big mistakes.

Director:

William Byron Hillman

Writer:

William Byron Hillman

Stars:

Gary Busey, Oz Perkins, Curtis Armstrong

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Busey	...	Archie Channinng
Oz Perkins	...	Guardian Angel Sweeney
Curtis Armstrong	...	Dexter Pearlsley
Christopher Atkins	...	Woodward Channing
Jessica Ferrarone	...	Joanne Channing
Caryn Greenhut	...	Sarah
Jillian Clare	...	Megan Channing
Galvin Chapman	...	Brian Channing (as Galvin T. Chapman)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Security Guard Londo
Dorien Wilson	...	Security Guard Pressle
P.J. Ochlan	...	Frank the Janitor
Kieran Mulroney	...	Dog Catcher Wally Sprigs
Joe Sabatino	...	Policeman #1
Britt George	...	Policeman #2
Ursula Whittaker	...	Angel #1

Storyline

Archie is a rich and utterly despicable practical joker. He is one week away from playing a CD-ROM that will change the lives of his trusted manager, Dexter, and other employees forever when he is suddenly involved in a deadly accident. He quickly discovers that instead of entering Heaven's pearly gates, he is being sent back to Earth to clean up the mess he created. Since he has an absolute dislike for animals, especially dogs, it is quickly decided that he should be returned to Earth as a dog and not just any dog, mind you, but a fluffy white Pomeranian named Quigley. Sweeney, an "observing" guardian angel, will accompany him. He is the only person who will actually see the real Archie. Everyone else sees Quigley. He's given two very different assignments. One is to retrieve the CD-ROM before it's played and the other is to help his brother, Woodward, and his family, whom he hasn't talked to in years. Quigley (a very confused Archie) has much to do and little time to do it.

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Plot Keywords:

dog movie | dog | theme song | white dog | 

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Taglines:

Stopped from entering heaven's gates - He's sent back as a DOG to fix his mistakes

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to the DVD extras, Gary Busey helped decorate some of the sets.

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Quotes

Archie Channinng: Hehe. That's funny. Why are you so muddy and wet?

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Bloody Birthday, Crazy Fat Ethel II, and Psycho from Texas (2013)

User Reviews

Poor quality film-making

While the dog was cute, the film was not. It wasn't the premise, or the theme that was a problem. The premise had great possibilities for humor and pathos both. The theme is a worthy one. Helping other people is more important than amassing a fortune.

Sadly, the adorable dog, the unique premise, and the theme were undercut by poor acting, stilted dialogue, and amateurish filming.

Even my youngest child who will sit through almost anything gave up before we had gotten halfway through. How many times can that dog run up and down the same hallway? I can't spoil it for you, as I never saw the end. It just was not worth watching all the way to the end.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 February 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Quigley

Filming Locations:

Japanese Garden, Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant - 6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quigley Productions Inc., Destiny Worldwide Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color