The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
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- PG
- 1h 29min
- Animation, Adventure
- 29 Nov 2009 (USA)
- TV Movie
The Bannister family's new addition, Zeus (voiced by Mario Lopez of TV's SAVED BY THE BELL), the yellow Labrador, appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs. However, when two burglars set out to break into the...
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Cast
| Dean Cain | ... |
Ted Stein
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| Gary Valentine | ... |
George Bannister
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| Mario Lopez | ... |
Zeus (voice)
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| Elisa Donovan | ... |
Belinda Bannister
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| Sierra McCormick | ... |
Kara Bannister
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| Charlie Stewart | ... |
Ben Bannister
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| Joey Diaz | ... |
Stewey McMann
(as Joey Coco Diaz)
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| Mindy Sterling | ... |
Grandma Annie Bannister
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| Adrienne Barbeau | ... |
Cat Lady Mildred
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Lana | ... |
Zeus
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Michael Healey | ... |
Dog Pound Dogs (voice)
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Ilana Silverman | ... |
Chegwee (voice)
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Coley Feifer | ... |
Mouse 1 / Young George (voice)
(as Coley Michael Feifer)
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Emma Feifer | ... |
Mouse 2 (voice)
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| Joe Torry | ... |
Perry Winkle
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| Tino Struckmann | ... |
Franz
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| Michael Ciminera | ... |
Officer 1
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| Richard Gnolfo | ... |
Officer 2
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| Caia Coley | ... |
Donna Jameson
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Melissa Soltero | ... |
Christmas Carol Leader
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James Rodriguez Jr. | ... |
Officer Steele
(as James Rodriguez)
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| Michael Feifer | ... |
Officer Billing
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Diane Healey | ... |
Georgie's Mom (voice)
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| Barry Barnholtz | ... |
Jack
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Anna Barnholtz | ... |
Wendy
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Jeffrey Schenck | ... |
Neighbor 1
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Aidan Schenck | ... |
Neighbor 2
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Ryan Schenck | ... |
Neighbor 3
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Jordan Schenck | ... |
Neighbor 4
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Ashley L. Paul | ... |
Yoga Class Participant
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Directed by
| Michael Feifer | ||
Written by
| Jeffrey Schenck | ... | (story) & |
| Michael Ciminera | ... | (story) & |
| Richard Gnolfo | ... | (story) |
| Michael Ciminera | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Richard Gnolfo | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Barry Barnholtz | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Ciminera | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Feifer | ... | producer |
| Jerry Fruchtman | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Fruchtman | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Gnolfo | ... | associate producer |
| Diane Healey | ... | associate producer |
| Yaron Kaplan | ... | line producer |
| Zelma Kiwi | ... | executive producer |
| Jeffrey Schenck | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Sullivan | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Andres Boulton | ||
Cinematography by
| Hank Baumert Jr. | ... | (as Hank Baumert) |
Editing by
| Bryan Roberts | ||
| Matt Steinauer | ||
Editorial Department
| Ian Boyd | ... | digital asset manager |
| Taylor Conroy | ... | on-line editor (as Taylor D Conroy) |
| Allen Kelly | ... | colorist: Da Vinci |
Casting By
| Dean E. Fronk | ||
| Donald Paul Pemrick | ||
Production Design by
| Richard G. Calderon | ||
Art Direction by
| Rosemary Calderon | ||
Costume Design by
| Heather Hershman | ||
Makeup Department
| Steve Corwin | ... | makeup assistant (as Steven Corwin) |
| Claudia Londoño | ... | key hair stylist (as Claudia Londono) / key makeup artist (as Claudia Londono) |
Production Management
| Will Santa Cruz | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yaron Kaplan | ... | first assistant director |
| Joe Moore | ... | second assistant director |
| Kenneth Thornton | ... | second unit director (as Kenneth W. Thornton) |
Art Department
| Rachel Ferrari | ... | graphic designer / set dresser |
Sound Department
| Andres Boulton | ... | sound designer |
| Stacy Hill | ... | sound mixer: day player (as Stacey Hill) |
| Shawn Loesser | ... | production sound mixer (as Shawn Leosser) |
Special Effects by
| John Wrightson | ... | special effects artist |
Visual Effects by
| Michael F. Hoover | ... | digital artist |
| Allen Kelly | ... | digital colorist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Matthew Castellitto | ... | grip: day player |
| Grant Culwell | ... | Steadicam operator / grip |
| Brent Dilger | ... | gaffer / provider: lighting services, Sage Lighting and Grip |
| Jeff Fry | ... | additional camera operator (as Jeffrey Fry) / additional gaffer / best boy electric (as Jeffrey Fry) |
| Liam Kibbutz | ... | rigging chief lighting technician |
| Matt Knudsen | ... | lamp operator (as Matthew Knudsen) |
| Jean-Pierre Marangokis | ... | best boy grip (as Jean-Pierre Marangakis) |
| Keith Morgan | ... | gaffer: day player |
| Matthew Newcomer | ... | lamp operator |
| James A. Seale | ... | key grip (as James Anthony Seale) |
| Kyle Stryker | ... | first assistant cameraman |
| Kenneth Thornton | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (as Kenneth W. Thornton) / director of photography: second unit (as Kenny Thornton) |
| Jim Winston | ... | cameras: Wintech Video |
| Daniel Zimmer | ... | still photographer (as Dan Zimmer) |
Casting Department
| Eddie Jaszek | ... | casting assistant |
| Amy Nygaard | ... | casting assistant |
| Laura Obenaus | ... | casting assistant |
Location Management
| Perry R. Bloomer | ... | location representative: Cat Lady house |
| David O. Payne | ... | location representative: Bannister house (as David Payne) |
Music Department
| Chad Rehmann | ... | composer: additional music (as Chad M. Rehmann) |
Transportation Department
| Anastasia Levine | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Lauren Levine | ... | transportation captain |
| Juan Ventura | ... | provider: honeywagons, VJ's Studio Rentals |
Additional Crew
| Jeff Alves | ... | provider: production rentals & walkies, Line 204 |
| Linda Andersson | ... | chef: Leave It Linda Catering |
| Arthur Bonner | ... | production coordinator |
| Liana Bryer | ... | executive assistant |
| Erika Canchola | ... | production attorney |
| Miguel Carrara | ... | chef assistant: Leave It Linda Catering |
| Barbara Casey | ... | representative: American Humane Society |
| Christopher Celentano | ... | key set production assistant (as Chris Celentano) |
| Alyssa Chan | ... | extra |
| Daisy Cool | ... | extra |
| Gina Cool | ... | extra |
| T.J. Cool | ... | extra |
| Sara Correa | ... | extra |
| Sabina Fischer | ... | insurance: De Witt Stern Insurance of California |
| Levon Gharibian | ... | extra |
| Philippe Goldstein | ... | production assistant |
| Amanda Gomez | ... | extra |
| Dawn DeBenedetto Maurer | ... | studio teacher |
| Todd Colby Pliss | ... | studio teacher (as Todd Pliss) |
| Elsa Ramo | ... | production attorney |
| James Rodriguez Jr. | ... | animal trainer (as James Rodriguez) |
| Tara Sattler | ... | production legal intern |
| Jill Slattery | ... | extra (as Jillian Slattery) |
| Travis Wright | ... | extra |
| Daniel Zimmer | ... | production assistant (as Dan Zimmer) |
Thanks
| Kate Barnholtz | ... | special thanks |
| Joe Camp | ... | special thanks |
| Anna Cordova | ... | special thanks |
| Marc Ferrari | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Goldstein | ... | special thanks |
| Nan Catherine Hall | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Healey | ... | special thanks (as Mike Healey) |
| Michael Healey | ... | special thanks |
| Alan Kiwi | ... | special thanks |
| Kirsten Kiwi | ... | special thanks |
| Natalie Kiwi | ... | special thanks |
| Ruth Kiwi | ... | special thanks |
| Tamara Kiwi | ... | special thanks |
| Zelma Kiwi | ... | special thanks |
| Marilyn Lee | ... | special thanks |
| Tammy Maples | ... | special thanks |
| Alison Schenck | ... | special thanks |
| George Schenck | ... | special thanks |
| Ginna Schenck | ... | special thanks |
| Kirk Schenck | ... | special thanks |
| Jack Sullivan | ... | special thanks |
| Susan Sullivan | ... | special thanks (as Susan) |
| Michael Van Owen | ... | special thanks (as Mike Vanowen) |
Production Companies
- Barnholtz Entertainment (present)
- ARO Entertainment (present)
- Feifer Worldwide
- Hybrid
Distributors
- ABC Family (2009) (United States) (tv)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Disney-ABC Domestic Television (2009) (United States) (tv)
- Eagle Films (2009) (Non-US) (Middle East)
- Polyband (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tesera Entertainment (2021) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Locations (special thanks)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dolly provided by)
- Cine-Com Payroll (payroll services by)
- Cinerep / AMPS (generator)
- City of Los Angeles (special thanks)
- DeWitt Stern of California (insurance)
- Filmlook Media & Post (post-production)
- Jungle Exotics Inc. (special thanks)
- Leave It Linda Catering (catering by)
- Line 204 (production rentals)
- Line 204 (walkies)
- Polo Entertainment Services (payroll services by)
- Ramo Law (production legal)
- SAG-AFTRA (special thanks)
- Sage Lighting & Grips (lighting services)
- Soundasart (sound design and sound mix)
- The City of Santa Clarita (special thanks)
- VJ's Studio Equipment Rentals (honey wagons)
- Wintech Video (cameras)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Bannister family's new addition, Zeus (voiced by Mario Lopez of TV's SAVED BY THE BELL), the yellow Labrador, appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs. However, when two burglars set out to break into the Bannister's home while they're away for Christmas, Zeus seizes the chance to be a hero, proving every dog - even this one - has his day. Dean Cain (TV's LOIS and CLARK), Gary Valentine (TV's THE KING OF QUEENS), Elisa Donovan (CLUELESS, TV's SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH), Mindy Sterling (AUSTIN POWERS), and Adrienne Barbeau (MAUDE, CARINVALE) also lend their voices in this heart-warming holiday movie. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Was featured on the comedy podcast How Did This Get Made See more » |
| Goofs | At the beginning of the movie when George was adopting Zeus at the animal shelter, the dog shown was clearly a female. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Come Yotobi salvò il Natale (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Jingle Bells See more » |