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January 5, 1984
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay & Story
- William Steig
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- Doctor De Soto
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios, Michael Sporn Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sporn
William Steig
Ernest Troost
Michael Sporn, Morton Schindel
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sporn
Director
Michael Sporn
Producer
Morton Schindel
Producer
William Steig
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor De Soto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor De Soto about?
A kind-hearted mouse dentist and his wife find a clever way to treat a crafty fox who comes to them with a sore tooth in this Oscar nominated short, adapted from William Steig's children's book.
Who directed Doctor De Soto?
Doctor De Soto was directed by Michael Sporn.
Who stars in Doctor De Soto?
The principal cast of Doctor De Soto includes Ian Thompson.
When was Doctor De Soto released and how long is it?
Doctor De Soto was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor De Soto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor De Soto was composed by Ernest Troost.
Is Doctor De Soto based on a book or true story?
Doctor De Soto is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Steig".