A Wish for Wings That Work
Synopsis
Opus the Penguin struggles to achieve his seemingly impossible dream to be able to fly.
Top Cast
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Michael Bell
Opus the Penguin (voice)
Joe Alaskey
Truffles / The Ducks (voice)
John Byner
Bill (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Chicken (voice)
Alexaundria Simmons
Ronald-Ann (voice)
Andrew Hill Newman
Milquetoast (voice)
Robin Williams
Kiwi (voice) (credited as Sudy Nim)
Frank Welker
Santa Claus (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Skip Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Berkeley Breathed
- Original Score
- Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
- Original Title
- A Wish for Wings That Work
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Amblin Television, Universal Cartoon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Skip Jones
Berkeley Breathed
Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
Steven Spielberg, Berkeley Breathed, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Peggy Regan
Department Leadership Roster
Skip Jones
Director
Peggy Regan
Producer
Berkeley Breathed
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wish for Wings That Work
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Wish for Wings That Work about?
Opus the Penguin struggles to achieve his seemingly impossible dream to be able to fly.
Who directed A Wish for Wings That Work?
A Wish for Wings That Work was directed by Skip Jones.
Who stars in A Wish for Wings That Work?
The principal cast of A Wish for Wings That Work includes Michael Bell, Joe Alaskey, John Byner, Tress MacNeille, Alexaundria Simmons.
When was A Wish for Wings That Work released and how long is it?
A Wish for Wings That Work was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Wish for Wings That Work?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Wish for Wings That Work was composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker.
Is A Wish for Wings That Work based on a book or true story?
A Wish for Wings That Work is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Berkeley Breathed".