The Tortoise and the Hare
“Hare stops to show off, and the slower Tortoise wins the race.”
Synopsis
The Tortoise and the Hare is an animated short film released on January 5, 1935 by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney and directed by Wilfred Jackson. Based on an Aesop's fable of the same name, The Tortoise and the Hare won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons. This cartoon is also believed to be one of the influences for Bugs Bunny.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eddie Holden
Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)
Ned Norton
Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
Starter (voice) (uncredited)
Marcellite Garner
Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)
Dorothy Compton
Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
Beatrice Hagen
Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Moder
Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 19, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$33K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfred Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Clemmons
- Original Score
- Frank Churchill
- Original Title
- The Tortoise and the Hare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $33K
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfred Jackson
Larry Clemmons, Joe Grant, William Cottrell, Aesop
Frank Churchill
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfred Jackson
Director
Larry Clemmons
Screenplay
Walt Disney
Producer
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tortoise and the Hare
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What is The Tortoise and the Hare about?
The Tortoise and the Hare is an animated short film released on January 5, 1935 by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney and directed by Wilfred Jackson. Based on an Aesop's fable of the same name, The Tortoise and the Hare won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons. This cartoon is also believed to be one of the influences for Bugs Bunny.
Who directed The Tortoise and the Hare?
The Tortoise and the Hare was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
Who stars in The Tortoise and the Hare?
The principal cast of The Tortoise and the Hare includes Eddie Holden, Ned Norton, Pinto Colvig, Marcellite Garner, Dorothy Compton.
When was The Tortoise and the Hare released and how long is it?
The Tortoise and the Hare was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tortoise and the Hare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tortoise and the Hare was composed by Frank Churchill.
Is The Tortoise and the Hare based on a book or true story?
The Tortoise and the Hare is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joe Grant".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tortoise and the Hare?
The Tortoise and the Hare holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).