What's Opera, Doc?
Synopsis
Elmer Fudd is again hunting rabbits - only this time it's an opera. Wagner's Siegfried with Elmer as the titular hero and Bugs as Brunnhilde. They sing, they dance, they eat the scenery.
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What's Opera, Doc YouTube
Type: Clip • Published 2013-02-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Maltese
- Original Title
- What's Opera, Doc?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Cartoons, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Treg Brown
Edward Selzer
Department Leadership Roster
Treg Brown
Editor
Chuck Jones
Director
Edward Selzer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is What's Opera, Doc? about?
Elmer Fudd is again hunting rabbits - only this time it's an opera. Wagner's Siegfried with Elmer as the titular hero and Bugs as Brunnhilde. They sing, they dance, they eat the scenery.
Who directed What's Opera, Doc??
What's Opera, Doc? was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in What's Opera, Doc??
The principal cast of What's Opera, Doc? includes Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan.
When was What's Opera, Doc? released and how long is it?
What's Opera, Doc? was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What's Opera, Doc??
What's Opera, Doc? holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).