The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005): Cast
The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a 2005 family drama directed by Kieth Merrill, starring Jordan-Claire Green as Emma O'Conner, Richard Riehle and Tom Kemp. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alchemist Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas About?
The premise of The 12 Dogs of Christmas without spoilers.
Set during the Great Depression, the film follows 12‑year‑old Emma, sent to live with her aunt in the struggling town of Doverville. Determined to revive the community’s Christmas spirit, she enlists the town’s dogs to star in a festive pageant, showing that even hard times can’t extinguish holiday joy.
The 12 Dogs of Christmas Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- dog movie
- year 1931
- animal in title
- newspaper delivery girl
- 1930s
- pittsburgh pennsylvania
- pennsylvania
- 20th century
- dog
- christmas
- dogcatcher
- town
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- school
- puppy
- child's point of view
- great depression
The 12 Dogs of Christmas Cast & Characters
Jordan-Claire Green leads the cast as Emma O'Conner, with Richard Riehle as Mayor Noble Doyle and Tom Kemp as Douglas O'Conner. Directed by Kieth Merrill; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kieth Merrill
- Jordan-Claire Green as Emma O'Conner
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Richard Riehle as Mayor Noble Doyle -
Tom Kemp as Douglas O'Conner - Mindy Sterling as Mrs. Walsh
Also Starring in The 12 Dogs of Christmas
· 10 more- John Billingsley Dogcatcher Doyle
- Jim Jackman Melvin
- Michael Howard Old Jake Charles
- Cathy Worthington Woman in Furs
- Adam Hicks Mike Stevens
- Bonita Friedericy Aunt Delores
- Susan Wood Cathy Stevens
- Dorothy Brodesser Mabel
- Roland Pelletier Clerk
- Kapri Merrill Mrs. Clancy
The 12 Dogs of Christmas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The 12 Dogs of Christmas.
Cars in The 12 Dogs of Christmas
6 cars on screen, including the 1934 Chevrolet unknown and the International Harvester unknown.
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1934 Chevrolet unknown Important role -
International Harvester unknown Important role -
1929 Chevrolet International Minor role -
1931 Ford Model A Minor role
The 12 Dogs of Christmas Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Les 12 chiens de Noël” and “Tucet vánočních psů”.
- Also known as
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- Les 12 chiens de Noël
- Tucet vánočních psů
- I 12 Cani di Natale
- 12 chiens pour Noël
- Einsatz auf vier Pfoten - Ein Weihnachtsmärchen
- 12 Noel Köpeği
- Wigilijna opowieść o 12 pieskach
- O dvanácti pejscích
- Los 12 perros de la Navidad
- 12 כלבי חג המולד
- Cei 12 câini ai Crăciunului
- Todos os Cães do Natal
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- 12条圣诞狗狗
- Tappancsok karácsonya
- 더 12 독스 오브 크리스마스
- Los 12 Perros De Navidad
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The 12 Dogs of Christmas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The 12 Dogs of Christmas released?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas was released on October 27, 2005.
Who directed The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas was directed by Kieth Merrill.
More films by Kieth Merrill Who is in the cast of The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas stars Jordan-Claire Green as Emma O'Conner, Richard Riehle as Mayor Noble Doyle and Tom Kemp as Douglas O'Conner, among 14 credited actors.
Does The 12 Dogs of Christmas have a post-credit scene?
No. The 12 Dogs of Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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