Banjo the Woodpile Cat
Synopsis
Banjo is a curious and rebellious kitten who is always getting into trouble. When he decides to jump off a roof of a chicken coop to see if he can land on his feet, he is ordered to "fetch a switch". Thinking his parents wouldn't care if he gets hurt, he hitches a ride on a feed truck, all the way to Salt Lake City. After he finds the excitement of the city, he soon finds it cold and lonely and wishes to be home. With the help of stray cat Crazy Legs and a trio of singing cat girls, he finds the truck and returns home.
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Scatman Crothers
Crazy Legs (voice)
Beah Richards
Zazu (voice)
Sparky Marcus
Banjo (voice)
Jerry Harper
Additional Voices (voice)
Ken Sansom
Additional Voices (voice)
Anne Beesley
Additional Voices (voice)
Robin Muir
Additional Voices (voice)
Georgette Rampone
Additional Voices (voice)
Jackie Ward
Singer (voice)
Sally Stevens
Singer (voice)
Sue Allen
Singer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Bluth
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Bluth, Toby Bluth
- Original Score
- Robert F. Brunner
- Original Title
- Banjo the Woodpile Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Don Bluth Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Bluth
Don Bluth, Toby Bluth
Robert F. Brunner
Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy
Department Leadership Roster
Don Bluth
Director
Don Bluth
Producer
Gary Goldman
Producer
John Pomeroy
Producer
Robert F. Brunner
Original Music Composer
Don Bluth
Writer
Toby Bluth
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banjo the Woodpile Cat
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What is Banjo the Woodpile Cat about?
Banjo is a curious and rebellious kitten who is always getting into trouble. When he decides to jump off a roof of a chicken coop to see if he can land on his feet, he is ordered to "fetch a switch". Thinking his parents wouldn't care if he gets hurt, he hitches a ride on a feed truck, all the way to Salt Lake City. After he finds the excitement of the city, he soon finds it cold and lonely and wishes to be home. With the help of stray cat Crazy Legs and a trio of singing cat girls, he finds the truck and returns home.
Who directed Banjo the Woodpile Cat?
Banjo the Woodpile Cat was directed by Don Bluth.
Who stars in Banjo the Woodpile Cat?
The principal cast of Banjo the Woodpile Cat includes Scatman Crothers, Beah Richards, Sparky Marcus, Jerry Harper, Ken Sansom.
When was Banjo the Woodpile Cat released and how long is it?
Banjo the Woodpile Cat was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Banjo the Woodpile Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banjo the Woodpile Cat was composed by Robert F. Brunner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Banjo the Woodpile Cat?
Banjo the Woodpile Cat holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).