Duck Amuck
“A Merrie Melodie ~ Cartoon ~”
Synopsis
The short-tempered Daffy Duck must improvise madly as the backgrounds, his costumes, the soundtrack, even his physical form, shifts and changes at the whim of the animator.
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The Essential Daffy Duck- Duck AmuckOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2011-10-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Maltese
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- Duck Amuck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Carl W. Stalling
Treg Brown
Edward Selzer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Selzer
Producer
Chuck Jones
Director
Treg Brown
Editor
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duck Amuck
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What is Duck Amuck about?
The short-tempered Daffy Duck must improvise madly as the backgrounds, his costumes, the soundtrack, even his physical form, shifts and changes at the whim of the animator.
Who directed Duck Amuck?
Duck Amuck was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in Duck Amuck?
The principal cast of Duck Amuck includes Mel Blanc.
When was Duck Amuck released and how long is it?
Duck Amuck was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Duck Amuck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duck Amuck was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duck Amuck?
Duck Amuck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).