Pigs Is Pigs
“Based on the story by Ellis Parker Butler”
Synopsis
Flannery, a railway agent does everything by the book. He gets into a scrape with a customer, McMorehouse, who wants to pay 44 cents freight for two guinea pigs which he considers pets. Flannery, however, considers them pigs (freight 48 cents), a decision he begins to regret when the animals begin to reproduce.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellis Parker Butler, Leo Salkin
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Pigs Is Pigs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Kinney
Ellis Parker Butler, Leo Salkin
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Jack Kinney
Director
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
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 Pigs Is Pigs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pigs Is Pigs about?
Flannery, a railway agent does everything by the book. He gets into a scrape with a customer, McMorehouse, who wants to pay 44 cents freight for two guinea pigs which he considers pets. Flannery, however, considers them pigs (freight 48 cents), a decision he begins to regret when the animals begin to reproduce.
Who directed Pigs Is Pigs?
Pigs Is Pigs was directed by Jack Kinney.
Who stars in Pigs Is Pigs?
The principal cast of Pigs Is Pigs includes Gary Owens, Bill Thompson, Bob Hamlin, Thurl Ravenscroft, Max Smith.
When was Pigs Is Pigs released and how long is it?
Pigs Is Pigs was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Pigs Is Pigs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pigs Is Pigs was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pigs Is Pigs?
Pigs Is Pigs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).