An abused beagle runs away from his owner. On the road, he meets young Marty Preston and follows him home. The boy immediately forms a bond with the dog and names him Shiloh. His stern father won't let him keep the dog because it belongs to Judd Travers, a local hunter. After Shiloh is mistreated again, he runs away and returns to Marty. Knowing his father will once again make him bring Shiloh back to Judd, he makes a home for the dog in an old shed up the hill from the Prestons' house and hides him from his family. His secret is soon discovered when a stray attacks the dog one night and he must turn to his father for help.
Blake Heron
as Marty
J. Madison Wright
as Sam Wallace
Michael Moriarty
as Ray Preston
Scott Wilson
as Judd Travers
Rod Steiger
as Doc Wallace
Bonnie Bartlett
as Mrs. Wallace
Ann Dowd
as Louise Preston
Shira Roth
as Dara Lynn
Tori Wright
as Becky
Montrose Hagins
as Mrs. McCallister
Rachel Winfree
as Sue
Amzie Strickland
as Mrs. Young
