Ferdinand the Bull
“Ferdinand only wants to stop and smell the flowers.”
Synopsis
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
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Ferdinand the Bull - full short film
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-11-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$66K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Rickard
- Screenplay & Story
- Munro Leaf, Robert Lawson
- Original Score
- Albert Hay Malotte
- Original Title
- Ferdinand the Bull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $66K
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Rickard
Munro Leaf, Robert Lawson
Albert Hay Malotte
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Rickard
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Albert Hay Malotte
Original Music Composer
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 Ferdinand the Bull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ferdinand the Bull about?
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
Who directed Ferdinand the Bull?
Ferdinand the Bull was directed by Dick Rickard.
Who stars in Ferdinand the Bull?
The principal cast of Ferdinand the Bull includes Milt Kahl, Don Wilson, Walt Disney.
When was Ferdinand the Bull released and how long is it?
Ferdinand the Bull was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Ferdinand the Bull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ferdinand the Bull was composed by Albert Hay Malotte.
Is Ferdinand the Bull based on a book or true story?
Ferdinand the Bull is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Munro Leaf", Book: "Robert Lawson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ferdinand the Bull?
Ferdinand the Bull holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).