Charlotte's Web
“That humble radiant terrific book is now a humble radiant terrific movie.”
Synopsis
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Charlotte's Web (1973) theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-09
Top Cast
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Debbie Reynolds
Charlotte (voice)
Paul Lynde
Templeton (voice)
Henry Gibson
Wilbur (voice)
Rex Allen
Narrator (voice)
Martha Scott
Mrs. Arable (voice)
Dave Madden
Ram (voice)
Danny Bonaduce
Avery Arable (voice)
Don Messick
Jeffrey (voice)
Herb Vigran
Lurvy (voice)
Agnes Moorehead
Goose (voice)
Pamelyn Ferdin
Fern Arable (voice)
Joan Gerber
Mrs. Zuckerman / Mrs. Fussy
Bob Holt
Homer Zuckerman (voice)
John Stephenson
Farmer Arable (voice)
William B. White
Henry Fussy (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iwao Takamoto, Charles August Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Hamner, Jr., Lewis Marshall, E.B. White
- Original Score
- Irwin Kostal, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
- Original Title
- Charlotte's Web
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Sagittarius Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iwao Takamoto, Charles August Nichols
Earl Hamner, Jr., Lewis Marshall, E.B. White
Irwin Kostal, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Pat Foley
Edgar M. Bronfman, William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Department Leadership Roster
Iwao Takamoto
Director
Charles August Nichols
Director
Earl Hamner, Jr.
Writer
William Hanna
Producer
Joseph Barbera
Producer
Pat Foley
Editor
Irwin Kostal
Original Music Composer
Richard M. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte's Web
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlotte's Web about?
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
Who directed Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web was directed by Iwao Takamoto, Charles August Nichols.
Who stars in Charlotte's Web?
The principal cast of Charlotte's Web includes Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, Henry Gibson, Rex Allen, Martha Scott.
When was Charlotte's Web released and how long is it?
Charlotte's Web was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Charlotte's Web make at the box office?
Charlotte's Web grossed $5.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Charlotte's Web?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlotte's Web was composed by Irwin Kostal, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman.
Is Charlotte's Web based on a book or true story?
Charlotte's Web is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.B. White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlotte's Web?
Charlotte's Web holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).