Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
Synopsis
In this adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Stanley the duck timidly leaves the only home he's ever known -- the egg he hatched from -- to learn more about himself and search for his family. Along the way, he meets Nathan, a happy-go-lucky fox who teaches Stanley not to worry about his exterior, noting that one shouldn't pass judgment on others based on looks alone. Features the voices of Wolfman Jack, Rick Dees and Susan Blu.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Martin, Lee Pockriss
- Original Score
- Norman Martin, Lee Pockriss
- Original Title
- Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Films, I Like Myself, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Wilson
Norman Martin, Lee Pockriss
Norman Martin, Lee Pockriss
Steve Binder, John Wilson, Norman Martin
Department Leadership Roster
John Wilson
Producer
John Wilson
Director
Norman Martin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley, the Ugly Duckling
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What is Stanley, the Ugly Duckling about?
In this adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Stanley the duck timidly leaves the only home he's ever known -- the egg he hatched from -- to learn more about himself and search for his family. Along the way, he meets Nathan, a happy-go-lucky fox who teaches Stanley not to worry about his exterior, noting that one shouldn't pass judgment on others based on looks alone. Features the voices of Wolfman Jack, Rick Dees and Susan Blu.
Who directed Stanley, the Ugly Duckling?
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling was directed by John Wilson.
Who stars in Stanley, the Ugly Duckling?
The principal cast of Stanley, the Ugly Duckling includes Susan Blu, Jack DeLeon, Wolfman Jack, Brian Cummings, Lee Thomas.
When was Stanley, the Ugly Duckling released and how long is it?
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Stanley, the Ugly Duckling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stanley, the Ugly Duckling was composed by Norman Martin, Lee Pockriss.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stanley, the Ugly Duckling?
Stanley, the Ugly Duckling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).