Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 5, 2021

Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog

Release Date: Friday, June 5, 2020 Limited

Director: Lynn Roth

Starring: August Maturo • Ken Duken • Ayelet Zurer

Not Rated Drama 1 hr, 33 m

4.11 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When the Nuremberg Laws are passed forbidding Jews to own pets, Kaleb, a German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family and his beloved 10 year old master, Joshua (August Maturo). Kaleb becomes a street dog, is captured and eventually adopted by an SS dog trainer (Ken Duken) at a Nazi work camp where Kaleb has now been trained to help round up and terrorize Jewish prisoners. But one day when a new trainload of prisoners arrives at the camp, Joshua steps out of that train and the dog rediscovers his unwavering loyalty. Together the pair attempts to escape the camp and begin the perilous journey to freedom.

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Who stars in Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog – Cast List

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August Maturo
Lifeline
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Ken Duken
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Ayelet Zurer
Angels & Demons, Man of Steel

Who is making Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog – Crew List

A look at Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lynn Roth last helmed The Little Traitor. The film's writer Lynn Roth last penned The Little Traitor.

Director: Lynn Roth
Screenwriter: Lynn Roth

Studio: Glass Half Full Media
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Production – What we know about the Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog

Key Facts

Based on the award-winning and bestselling Israeli novel, the Jewish Dog, by Asher Kravitz.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2020

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog Release Date: When was the film released?

Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 5 , 2020. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Becky, Shirley and Dreamland. As a limited release, Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog is currently being determined. Stay tuned!