The Trumpet of the Swan
“Sometimes being different helps you to find your voice!”
Synopsis
The adventures of a young Trumpeter swan who cannot speak. With the help of a human boy and the love of his family and friends, Louie discovers his own unique talents which help him find his place in the world.
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The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-19
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Dee Bradley Baker
Louie (voice)
Jason Alexander
Father (voice)
Mary Steenburgen
Mother (voice)
Reese Witherspoon
Serena (voice)
Seth Green
Boyd (voice)
Carol Burnett
Mrs. Hammerbotham (voice)
Joe Mantegna
Monty (voice)
Sam Gifaldi
Sam the Beaver (voice)
Melissa Disney
Billie (voice)
Kath Soucie
Serena (cygnet) / Paramedic / Newscaster (voice)
E. G. Daily
Ella (voice)
Pamela Adlon
A.G. Skinner (voice)
Steve Vinovich
Maurice / Roger (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
Sweets (voice)
Corey Burton
Senator (voice)
Michael Winslow
Chief (voice)
David Jeremiah
Squirrel / Hawk (voice)
Julie Nathanson
Felicity (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$628K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich, Terry L. Noss
- Screenplay & Story
- Judy Rothman Rofé
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- The Trumpet of the Swan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Worldwide Gross
- $628K
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, NEST Family Entertainment, Crest Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich, Terry L. Noss
Judy Rothman Rofé, E.B. White
Marcus Miller
Joe Campana
Paul J. Newman, Lin Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Paul J. Newman
Producer
Joe Campana
Editor
Richard Rich
Director
Lin Oliver
Producer
Judy Rothman Rofé
Screenplay
Terry L. Noss
Director
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trumpet of the Swan
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What is The Trumpet of the Swan about?
The adventures of a young Trumpeter swan who cannot speak. With the help of a human boy and the love of his family and friends, Louie discovers his own unique talents which help him find his place in the world.
Who directed The Trumpet of the Swan?
The Trumpet of the Swan was directed by Richard Rich, Terry L. Noss.
Who stars in The Trumpet of the Swan?
The principal cast of The Trumpet of the Swan includes Dee Bradley Baker, Jason Alexander, Mary Steenburgen, Reese Witherspoon, Seth Green.
When was The Trumpet of the Swan released and how long is it?
The Trumpet of the Swan was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
How much did The Trumpet of the Swan make at the box office?
The Trumpet of the Swan grossed $628K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Trumpet of the Swan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trumpet of the Swan was composed by Marcus Miller.
Is The Trumpet of the Swan based on a book or true story?
The Trumpet of the Swan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.B. White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trumpet of the Swan?
The Trumpet of the Swan holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).