Sheeba (film)
| Sheeba | |
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 DVD release cover | |
| Directed by | Michael J. Jacobs |
| Written by | Robin Christian |
| Produced by | Robin Christian |
| Starring | Dylan Patton Edward Asner Judge Reinhold Ruby Handler |
| Edited by | Jason Cox, Michael J. McLaughlin |
| Music by | Alan Williams |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Questar Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sheeba is a 2005 family film that was released on DVD on January 19, 2011. It was directed by Michael J. Jacobs, and stars Dylan Patton, Edward Asner, Judge Reinhold, Sarah Ryder, Kathy Patrick, and Ruby Handler.[1][2][3] During production, the film's working title was Crab Orchard. It was known as Angel Dog 2 when released on DVD in the UK in 2013.
Story
Sheeba is the tale of a young boy named Clay Thomas (Patton) from New York City whose parents have become estranged. His mother (Handler) elects to move them away from his firefighter father (Reinhold) to live in the country with Clay's grandfather (Asner). Clay initially struggles to fit in and make friends in the rural community, but finds comfort and friendship with his new dog, Sheeba. When tension between Clay and some local bullies mount, Clay finds himself in some serious trouble. As his parents reunite, Clay's father arrives to save the day, with a little help from Sheeba.
Cast
- Ed Asner as Grandpa Cecil
- Judge Reinhold as Jim Thomas
- Ruby Handler as Kim Thomas
- Dylan Patton as Clay Thomas
- Betsy Zajko as Debbie
- Robin Christian as Dwayne
- Cliff Ponder as Doug
- Kumars Salehi as Amir
- Sierra Peters as Kristin
- Kyle Tolliver as Wax
- James Pobiega as Wax's Dad
- Jonathan Clodfelter as Buck
- Skye Marcía as Kristin's Sister (as Skye Peters)
- Floyd Allsop as Kristin's Dad
- Bill Kephardt as Store Manager
- Ron McDaniel as Grandpa's Friend
- Greg Wolf as Doctor
- Shanah Richardson as Animal Control Officer #1
- Catherine Miller as Animal Control Officer #2
- John Simpson as Bus Driver
- Jack Houser as Truck Driver
- Doris Wenzel as Cashier
- Ed Zilewicz as Informant
- Terry Jones as Medic #1
- Michael J. Jacobs as Medic #2
- Paul Harleston as Jim's Friend
- Georgia Morgan as Mrs. Ogle
- Shawn Marmion as Fireman
- Jason Cox as Impatient Driver
- Red as Sheeba
Critical reception
In an advance review, Home Media Magazine deemed Sheeba a "heartwarming family film", and declared "if you like dog films and family dramas with a happy ending, this is one to check out."[4]
Sheeba was also awarded the Dove Family Approved Seal by the Dove Foundation.
In another review of the film, under its UK title Angel Dog 2, Mike Jeavons of Channel Awesome stated that Sheeba is "corny, messy, and poorly produced."[5]
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2005-02-05. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
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- ^ "Sheeba". Allneedsandwants.com. January 18, 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "Sheeba DVD Reviews". homemediamagazine.com. December 18, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "Shameful Sequels: Angel Dog 2". Channel Awesome. 11 September 2014.
