Willie the Operatic Whale
Synopsis
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for the sea monster reported in newspaper headlines, because this monster sings beautifully! The "monster" is actually Willie, a whale who can sing in several voices simultaneously. A friend of his, a gull called Whitey, tells him about the searching ship, and Willie goes to audition, as it's been his ambition to perform on stage. Unfortunately, Professor Tetti Tatti from the Opera believes that one or more singers have been swallowed by the whale, and need to be rescued.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske
- Screenplay & Story
- Irvin Graham
- Original Title
- Willie the Operatic Whale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske
Irvin Graham
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Geronimi
Director
Hamilton Luske
Director
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Willie the Operatic Whale about?
The Metropolitan Opera is looking for the sea monster reported in newspaper headlines, because this monster sings beautifully! The "monster" is actually Willie, a whale who can sing in several voices simultaneously. A friend of his, a gull called Whitey, tells him about the searching ship, and Willie goes to audition, as it's been his ambition to perform on stage. Unfortunately, Professor Tetti Tatti from the Opera believes that one or more singers have been swallowed by the whale, and need to be rescued.
Who directed Willie the Operatic Whale?
Willie the Operatic Whale was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske.
Who stars in Willie the Operatic Whale?
The principal cast of Willie the Operatic Whale includes Nelson Eddy.
When was Willie the Operatic Whale released and how long is it?
Willie the Operatic Whale was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Willie the Operatic Whale?
Willie the Operatic Whale holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).