First Dog (2010)

A foster boy is befriended by a lost dog who turns out to belong to the President of the United States. The boy decides to run away from the foster home to return the canine to the White House -- "Because it's the right thing to do!"

Director:

Bryan Michael Stoller

Writer:

Bryan Michael Stoller

Stars:

Eric Roberts, Eliza Roberts, John-Paul Howard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Roberts	...	President of the United States
Eliza Roberts	...	First Lady
John-Paul Howard	...	Danny Milbright
Little Bear	...	Teddy - The First Dog
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister	...	Big Mike
Priscilla Barnes	...	June Angell
Paula Devicq	...	Vicky-Ann
Tim Peyton	...	Henderson
Linda Bella	...	Sally
Paula Nelson	...	Herself
Kerry Wallum	...	Band Manager (KW) / The Paula Nelson Band
Alexander Yurchikov	...	Agent Morello (as Sasha Yurchikov)
Bill Heiser	...	Agent Alcove
Corbin Timbrook	...	Mr. Brentwood
Bernie Kopell	...	Psychiatrist Juvenile Hall

Storyline

While US president Barrett opens a school bearing his name, his inseparable dog Teddy gets lost in the commotion when a gun is fired at its master. To avoid a press scandal, the matter is kept discrete. The dog wanders off to a country orphanage, where Teddy chooses as new master Danny Milbright, a shy boy who never seems to be considered for adoption but has a strong sense of justice, impelling him to return Teddy to his master. It proves an eventful journey all the way to D.C.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | boy | president | u.s. president | dog movie | 

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Taglines:

In Dog We Trust

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 December 2012 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Az első kutya

Filming Locations:

Ann Sobrato Performing Arts Center, Morgan Hill, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

First American Cinema

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dick Van Patten plays one of the Natural Balance Pet Foods truckers in Ottowa, Ohio, who drive to California.

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Soundtracks

I Will
Written by Andrea Becker
Performed by Andrea Becker

User Reviews

Charming Family movie for people with a heart!

Charming family movie! Watched this at Little Rock Film Festival with a full audience (around 300 people). Everyone cried and laughed, a real feel-good movie! The film screened at the Clinton Presidential Library. We went to see the film again the following Thursday and it was even better the second time we saw it! We want to see this movie when it comes out in theaters. My kids said they can't wait to watch it again. We also all loved the original Dolly Parton songs, and even heard Willie Nelson singing the chorus on one song with his daughter Paula Nelson who also co-stars in the film. I wonder if they'll release a soundtrack as well. The music score by the composer was also great -- sounded like a big orchestra! The best family movie we've seen in a long time. If you have a heart -- you'll love love this movie!