It's Tough to Be a Bird
Synopsis
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ward Kimball
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Berman, Ward Kimball
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- It's Tough to Be a Bird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, National Audubon Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ward Kimball
Ted Berman, Ward Kimball
George Bruns
Walt Disney, Ward Kimball
Department Leadership Roster
Ward Kimball
Director
Ted Berman
Writer
Ward Kimball
Writer
Walt Disney
Producer
Ward Kimball
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's Tough to Be a Bird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's Tough to Be a Bird about?
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
Who directed It's Tough to Be a Bird?
It's Tough to Be a Bird was directed by Ward Kimball.
Who stars in It's Tough to Be a Bird?
The principal cast of It's Tough to Be a Bird includes Richard Bakalyan, Ruth Buzzi, Paul Frees, Ward Kimball, John Emerson.
When was It's Tough to Be a Bird released and how long is it?
It's Tough to Be a Bird was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for It's Tough to Be a Bird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's Tough to Be a Bird was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's Tough to Be a Bird?
It's Tough to Be a Bird holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).