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For Whom the Bulls Toil

Synopsis

Goofy, driving through Mexico, deals with a stubborn bull on the road who eventually charges, and Goofy unwittingly subdues the bull. Mexicans who are watching the scene believe that Goofy is "the great Matador" and the minute Goofy arrives in Mexico City, they dress him like a matador and make him do battle with another bull. The reluctant Goofy tries to escape the enormous bull although after a while, once again, he triumphs over the bull by accident.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 9, 1953

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Kinney
Screenplay & Story
Dick Kinney, Brice Mack
Original Title
For Whom the Bulls Toil
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
6m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Kinney

Screenplay & Story

Dick Kinney, Brice Mack

Producers

Walt Disney

Department Leadership Roster

Jack Kinney

Jack Kinney

Director

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About For Whom the Bulls Toil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is For Whom the Bulls Toil about?

Goofy, driving through Mexico, deals with a stubborn bull on the road who eventually charges, and Goofy unwittingly subdues the bull. Mexicans who are watching the scene believe that Goofy is "the great Matador" and the minute Goofy arrives in Mexico City, they dress him like a matador and make him do battle with another bull. The reluctant Goofy tries to escape the enormous bull although after a while, once again, he triumphs over the bull by accident.

Who directed For Whom the Bulls Toil?

For Whom the Bulls Toil was directed by Jack Kinney.

Who stars in For Whom the Bulls Toil?

The principal cast of For Whom the Bulls Toil includes Pinto Colvig, Joaquin Garay, Rafael Jaime Mendéz.

When was For Whom the Bulls Toil released and how long is it?

For Whom the Bulls Toil was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 6m.