

Down and Out with Donald Duck
Synopsis
This "duckumentary," done in the style of "60 Minutes," traces the life of Donald Duck. As Donald's fame grows, so does his ego. While hosting a variety show one night, Donald snaps and fires a gun at the audience for misbehaving. This leads to a series of problems that eventually cause Donald to seek psychiatric help from Ludwig Von Drake, who uses an insult machine as part of Donald's therapy. Then, after a long night of bizarre dreams, Donald learns the error of his ways and vows to reform.
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March 25, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Garen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Freberg, Katharine Sloan, Joie Albrecht, Scott Garen
- Original Title
- Down and Out with Donald Duck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Garen/Albrecht Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Garen
Stan Freberg, Katharine Sloan, Joie Albrecht, Scott Garen
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Garen
Director
Stan Freberg
Writer
Katharine Sloan
Writer
Joie Albrecht
Writer
Scott Garen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down and Out with Donald Duck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down and Out with Donald Duck about?
This "duckumentary," done in the style of "60 Minutes," traces the life of Donald Duck. As Donald's fame grows, so does his ego. While hosting a variety show one night, Donald snaps and fires a gun at the audience for misbehaving. This leads to a series of problems that eventually cause Donald to seek psychiatric help from Ludwig Von Drake, who uses an insult machine as part of Donald's therapy. Then, after a long night of bizarre dreams, Donald learns the error of his ways and vows to reform.
Who directed Down and Out with Donald Duck?
Down and Out with Donald Duck was directed by Scott Garen.
Who stars in Down and Out with Donald Duck?
The principal cast of Down and Out with Donald Duck includes Stan Freberg, Tony Anselmo, Albert Ash, Les Perkins, Will Ryan.
When was Down and Out with Donald Duck released and how long is it?
Down and Out with Donald Duck was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down and Out with Donald Duck?
Down and Out with Donald Duck holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).
