Rusty and the Falcon
Synopsis
Rusty is a 12-year-old boy who lives in a remote Rocky Mountain mining town. With few friends his own age, he has developed a fantasy world which manifests itself in the abandoned mine shaft where he plays every day. It is here that the boy finds an injured falcon, whom he ultimately restores to health and grooms as a hunting bird.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- N. Paul Kenworthy, Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Hibler, Ralph Wright, Charlton Ogburn Jr.
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Rusty and the Falcon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, Paul Kenworthy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
N. Paul Kenworthy, Jr.
Winston Hibler, Ralph Wright, Charlton Ogburn Jr.
William Lava
Maitland Stewart
Ford Beebe
Walt Disney, N. Paul Kenworthy, Jr., Winston Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
N. Paul Kenworthy, Jr.
Producer
N. Paul Kenworthy, Jr.
Director
Maitland Stewart
Director of Photography
Ford Beebe
Editor
Winston Hibler
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty and the Falcon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rusty and the Falcon about?
Rusty is a 12-year-old boy who lives in a remote Rocky Mountain mining town. With few friends his own age, he has developed a fantasy world which manifests itself in the abandoned mine shaft where he plays every day. It is here that the boy finds an injured falcon, whom he ultimately restores to health and grooms as a hunting bird.
Who directed Rusty and the Falcon?
Rusty and the Falcon was directed by N. Paul Kenworthy, Jr..
Who stars in Rusty and the Falcon?
The principal cast of Rusty and the Falcon includes Walt Disney, Jerome Courtland, Rudy Lee, Jay W. Lees, The Mellomen.
When was Rusty and the Falcon released and how long is it?
Rusty and the Falcon was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Rusty and the Falcon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rusty and the Falcon was composed by William Lava.
Is Rusty and the Falcon based on a book or true story?
Rusty and the Falcon is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charlton Ogburn Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rusty and the Falcon?
Rusty and the Falcon holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).