Swabbies
Synopsis
An unreleased Disney animated featurette that never got completed. The basic premise of "Swabbies" was a retread of "Stripes," the classic Bill Murray/Harold Ramis comedy. The story found our heroes, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy out of work, out of luck and in need of a job. They end up enlisting in the Navy and going to boot camp with Pete as their exasperated drill instructor and then meet their feminine counterparts, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow. Once they put to sea, they encounter a submarine full of the Beagle Boys.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filler date for when story reel was complete
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell Van Citters
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Gombert, Joe Ranft, Michael Giaimo
- Original Title
- Swabbies
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell Van Citters
Ed Gombert, Joe Ranft, Michael Giaimo
Tad Stones
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell Van Citters
Director
Tad Stones
Producer
Ed Gombert
Writer
Joe Ranft
Writer
Michael Giaimo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swabbies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swabbies about?
An unreleased Disney animated featurette that never got completed. The basic premise of "Swabbies" was a retread of "Stripes," the classic Bill Murray/Harold Ramis comedy. The story found our heroes, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy out of work, out of luck and in need of a job. They end up enlisting in the Navy and going to boot camp with Pete as their exasperated drill instructor and then meet their feminine counterparts, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow. Once they put to sea, they encounter a submarine full of the Beagle Boys.
Who directed Swabbies?
Swabbies was directed by Darrell Van Citters.
Who stars in Swabbies?
The principal cast of Swabbies includes Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Will Ryan.
When was Swabbies released and how long is it?
Swabbies was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 25m.