The Ugly Duckling
Synopsis
The Ugly Duckling teams up with friend Scruffy, and the lovable misfits embark on a journey that helps them realize that their differences are what make them special.
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Crayola Presents: The Ugly Duckling (Japanese Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-13
Top Cast
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Paul Panting
Ugly (voice)
Imelda Staunton
Scruffy (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Tarquin (voice)
Gary Martin
Jack Frost / The Winds (voice)
Michael Bell
The Fox (voice)
Brenden Jefferson
Sniffy (voice)
Peter Bayliss
The Actor Manager (voice)
Sally Kinghorn
Actor Manager's Daughter (voice)
Jon David Bush
Chief Wolf (voice)
Maria Darling
Geraldine (voice)
Avriel Epps
Girl Rabbit (voice)
Robert Waiting
Little Rabbit (voice)
Rosie Glossop
Factory Rat (voice)
Kathryn Hasty
Hetty (voice)
Dayle Hodge
Boy Hedgehog (voice)
Jennifer Williams
Mother Duck (voice)
Zizi Strallen
Little Rabbit (voice)
Myles Jeffrey
The Triplets (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Elvin, Martin Gates
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Gates, Gordon Harrison, Sue Radley, David Elvin
- Original Score
- Chris Caswell
- Original Title
- The Ugly Duckling
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Martin Gates Productions, Carrington Productions International, Fil Cartoons, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Elvin, Martin Gates
Martin Gates, Gordon Harrison, Sue Radley, David Elvin
Chris Caswell
David Hillier
Martin Gates, Tom Parkhouse, Craig Hemmings, Emma MacGregor
Department Leadership Roster
David Elvin
Director
Martin Gates
Producer
Martin Gates
Writer
Sue Radley
Writer
David Hillier
Editor
Martin Gates
Director
Emma MacGregor
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ugly Duckling
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What is The Ugly Duckling about?
The Ugly Duckling teams up with friend Scruffy, and the lovable misfits embark on a journey that helps them realize that their differences are what make them special.
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling was directed by David Elvin, Martin Gates.
Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
The principal cast of The Ugly Duckling includes Paul Panting, Imelda Staunton, Hugh Laurie, Gary Martin, Michael Bell.
When was The Ugly Duckling released and how long is it?
The Ugly Duckling was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ugly Duckling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ugly Duckling was composed by Chris Caswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).