The Ugly Dachshund
“A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!”
Synopsis
The Garrisons are the "proud parents" of three adorable dachshund pups - and one overgrown Great Dane named Brutus, who nevertheless thinks of himself as a dainty dachsie. His identity crisis results in an uproarious series of household crises that reduce the Garrisons' house to shambles - and viewers to howls of laughter!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Ugly Dachshund trailer, Great Dane 1966 Disney
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-24
Top Cast
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Dean Jones
Mark Garrison
Suzanne Pleshette
Fran Garrison
Charles Ruggles
Dr. J. L. Pruitt
Kelly Thordsen
Officer Carmody
Parley Baer
Mel Chadwick
Charles Lane
Judge
Robert Kino
Mr. Toyama
Mako
Kenji
Dick Wessel
Eddie - Garbage Man (uncredited)
Bob Jellison
Harry (uncredited)
Leoda Richards
Woman with Sheepdog (uncredited)
Alex Ball
Kennel Show Spectator (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Party Guest (uncredited)
Joe Devlin
Dog Owner (uncredited)
Ben Frommer
Man with Bulldog (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Dog Owner (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Doctor Outside Hospital (uncredited)
Dorothy Konrad
Woman Holding Dachshund (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Aley, G.B. Stern
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Ugly Dachshund
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Albert Aley, G.B. Stern
George Bruns
Edward Colman
Robert Stafford
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Aley
Writer
Norman Tokar
Director
Gertrude Casey
Costume Design
Robert Stafford
Editor
Walt Disney
Producer
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ugly Dachshund
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What is The Ugly Dachshund about?
The Garrisons are the "proud parents" of three adorable dachshund pups - and one overgrown Great Dane named Brutus, who nevertheless thinks of himself as a dainty dachsie. His identity crisis results in an uproarious series of household crises that reduce the Garrisons' house to shambles - and viewers to howls of laughter!
Who directed The Ugly Dachshund?
The Ugly Dachshund was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in The Ugly Dachshund?
The principal cast of The Ugly Dachshund includes Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Charles Ruggles, Kelly Thordsen, Parley Baer.
When was The Ugly Dachshund released and how long is it?
The Ugly Dachshund was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Ugly Dachshund make at the box office?
The Ugly Dachshund grossed $13.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ugly Dachshund?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ugly Dachshund was composed by George Bruns.
Is The Ugly Dachshund based on a book or true story?
The Ugly Dachshund is adapted from the following source material: Book: "G.B. Stern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ugly Dachshund?
The Ugly Dachshund holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).