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
Performed by Andrea Becker
Written by Andrea Becker (BMI) and Doug Beck (BMI)

User Reviews

President's Dog gets lost, Boy finds Dog, The trip is in the return

Lots of warmth, lots of humor. A feel good film great for adults and kids alike. The unknown young actor playing the lead role of the boy is a kid to watch. If he can keep his head down and focus on what he loves and not what the hype is and will be about what a natural he is, he will probably go very far. He's that cute, that young and that good. The 2nd lead is the dog. Don't miss this dog. Enough said. There are many famous and near famous faces scattered throughout. Each does a good job doing what they do best. There is one weak section and 1 miscast role that keep this film from getting my 10, but that certainly should not be enough to keep you away. Go see First Dog!