The Lion's Busy
Synopsis
In an African jungle, hungry Beaky Buzzard can't wait until Leo the Lion is decently deceased before trying to devour him. Leo takes a rocket to the Moon to try to escape Beaky, but finds Beaky already there waiting for him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friz Freleng
- Screenplay & Story
- Tedd Pierce
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- The Lion's Busy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Carl W. Stalling
Treg Brown
Edward Selzer
Department Leadership Roster
Friz Freleng
Director
Edward Selzer
Producer
Treg Brown
Editor
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
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 The Lion's Busy
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What is The Lion's Busy about?
In an African jungle, hungry Beaky Buzzard can't wait until Leo the Lion is decently deceased before trying to devour him. Leo takes a rocket to the Moon to try to escape Beaky, but finds Beaky already there waiting for him.
Who directed The Lion's Busy?
The Lion's Busy was directed by Friz Freleng.
Who stars in The Lion's Busy?
The principal cast of The Lion's Busy includes Mel Blanc.
When was The Lion's Busy released and how long is it?
The Lion's Busy was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion's Busy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion's Busy was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion's Busy?
The Lion's Busy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).