Gus
“It's the league's leading laugh scorer!”
Synopsis
The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.
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Gus | Unofficial Official Trailer | Disney+Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-28
Top Cast
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Ed Asner
Hank Cooper
Don Knotts
Coach Venner
Gary Grimes
Andy Petrovic
Tim Conway
Crankcase
Louise Williams
Debbie Kovac
Dick Van Patten
Cal Wilson
Ronnie Schell
Joe Barnsdale
Bob Crane
Pepper
Johnny Unitas
Himself
Dick Butkus
Rob Cargil
Harold Gould
Charles Gwynn
Tom Bosley
Spinner
Virginia O'Brien
Reporter
Kenneth Tobey
Asst. Warden
Richard Kiel
Tall Man
Dick Enberg
Atoms' Announcer
Fred Dryer
Atoms player (sideline & showers) (uncredited)
Liam Dunn
Dr. Morgan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Nelson, Arthur Alsberg
- Original Score
- Robert F. Brunner
- Original Title
- Gus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent McEveety
Don Nelson, Arthur Alsberg, Ted Key
Robert F. Brunner
Frank V. Phillips
Robert Stafford
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent McEveety
Director
Don Nelson
Screenplay
Ron Miller
Producer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Arthur Alsberg
Screenplay
Robert F. Brunner
Original Music Composer
Robert Stafford
Editor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gus about?
The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.
Who directed Gus?
Gus was directed by Vincent McEveety.
Who stars in Gus?
The principal cast of Gus includes Ed Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway, Louise Williams.
When was Gus released and how long is it?
Gus was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Gus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gus was composed by Robert F. Brunner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gus?
Gus holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).