Donald Duck and the Gorilla
Synopsis
Ajax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack King
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tashlin, Jack Hannah, Bill de la Torre, Nick George, Roy Williams, Jesse Marsh, Bill Berg, Carl Barks
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Donald Duck and the Gorilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack King
Frank Tashlin, Jack Hannah, Bill de la Torre, Nick George, Roy Williams, Jesse Marsh, Bill Berg, Carl Barks
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Jack King
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donald Duck and the Gorilla
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What is Donald Duck and the Gorilla about?
Ajax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.
Who directed Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla was directed by Jack King.
Who stars in Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
The principal cast of Donald Duck and the Gorilla includes Clarence Nash, James MacDonald.
When was Donald Duck and the Gorilla released and how long is it?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donald Duck and the Gorilla was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).