Shiloh (1996)

"An uncommonly intelligent and thoughtful family film.  Los Angeles Times
"...a boy-and-dog saga with both heart and substance...  Susan Stark, Detroit News

Editor's Note The bond between a young boy and an amicable blond beagle is tested when the dog is abused and must be rescued from its owner. Based on the Newberry Award-winning children's story by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, this feature also won the prestigious 1997 Genesis Award for Outstanding Feature for spotlighting animal issues with "courage, creativity and integrity."

	Blake Heron
	Michael Moriarty
	Rod Steiger
	Scott Wilson
	Dale Rosenbloom - Director
	Dale Rosenbloom - Screenplay
	Frank Byers - Cinematographer
	Mark S. Westmore - Editor
	Michele Brourman,et. al. - Original Music By
	Zane W. Levitt, et. al. - Producer

When young Marty finds a runaway, nameless beagle, the pair become fast friends. Marty instantly wants to adopt the pooch, whom he christens Shiloh. But unfortunately, the pup already has an owner, a very cruel hunter named Judd.| When Shiloh flees from his brutish owner again, Marty decides to hide the canine from Judd. This forces a confrontation, pitting Marty and his family against Judd -- with ownership of Shiloh at stake. New York Times
"...It's solid, warm, responsible and, in the best sense of the word, sweet..." 04/25/1997 p.C8

Los Angeles Times
"...An uncommonly intelligent and thoughtful family film..." 04/25/1997 p.F8

Chicago Sun-Times
"...What is remarkable about the film is that it deals with real moral issues....SHILOH, like all great family films, deals with real issues in real ways..." 04/25/1997 p.34

Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
"Shiloh" is about whether the boy deserves the dog, can take responsibility for figuring out what's right, and can discover an honest way to get what he wants. This would be an ideal movie for parents and children to see together, and talk about afterward. "Shiloh", like all great family films, deals with real issues in real ways. - Roger Ebert