Rugged Bear
Synopsis
It's a peaceful day in a national forest...until hunting season begins at which point all the bears hide out in a cave but one bear, Humphrey, doesn't make it. He hides out in a cabin and, seeing hunter Donald Duck approaching, hides the bearskin rug in a trunk and takes its place. Masquerading as the rug tends to be an unpleasant experience for Humphrey as Donald opens nuts and bottles in his mouth and washes him in the washer/dryer among other things. Finally, when hunting season ends and Donald leaves, Humphrey is relieved but makes a startling discovery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Bertino, David Detiege
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Rugged Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hannah
Al Bertino, David Detiege
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hannah
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Rugged Bear
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What is Rugged Bear about?
It's a peaceful day in a national forest...until hunting season begins at which point all the bears hide out in a cave but one bear, Humphrey, doesn't make it. He hides out in a cabin and, seeing hunter Donald Duck approaching, hides the bearskin rug in a trunk and takes its place. Masquerading as the rug tends to be an unpleasant experience for Humphrey as Donald opens nuts and bottles in his mouth and washes him in the washer/dryer among other things. Finally, when hunting season ends and Donald leaves, Humphrey is relieved but makes a startling discovery.
Who directed Rugged Bear?
Rugged Bear was directed by Jack Hannah.
Who stars in Rugged Bear?
The principal cast of Rugged Bear includes Clarence Nash, James MacDonald.
When was Rugged Bear released and how long is it?
Rugged Bear was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Rugged Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rugged Bear was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rugged Bear?
Rugged Bear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).