Ruddigore
Synopsis
The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony. He hates the curse, doing his heinous misdeeds as early as possible and good works for the rest of the day to compensate!
Top Cast
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John Reed
Robin Oakapple / Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd (voice)
David Palmer
Richard Dauntless (voice)
Kenneth Sandford
Sir Despard Murgatroyd (voice)
Ann Hood
Rose Maybud (voice)
Peggy Ann Jones
Mad Margaret (voice)
Gillian Knight
Dame Hannah Trusty (voice)
Donald Adams
Sir Roderic Murgatroyd (voice)
John Banks
Old Adam Goodheart (voice)
Jennifer Toye
Zorah (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joy Batchelor
- Screenplay & Story
- Joy Batchelor, William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert
- Original Title
- Ruddigore
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joy Batchelor
Joy Batchelor, William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert
Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Department Leadership Roster
Joy Batchelor
Producer
John Halas
Producer
John Cooper
Production Design
Joy Batchelor
Director
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruddigore
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What is Ruddigore about?
The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony. He hates the curse, doing his heinous misdeeds as early as possible and good works for the rest of the day to compensate!
Who directed Ruddigore?
Ruddigore was directed by Joy Batchelor.
Who stars in Ruddigore?
The principal cast of Ruddigore includes John Reed, David Palmer, Kenneth Sandford, Ann Hood, Peggy Ann Jones.
When was Ruddigore released and how long is it?
Ruddigore was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruddigore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruddigore was composed by Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruddigore?
Ruddigore holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).