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Stanley, the Ugly Duckling

Stanley, the Ugly Duckling

19826.00h 27mNR

Overview

In this adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Stanley the duck timidly leaves the only home he's ever known -- the egg he hatched from -- to learn more about himself and search for his family. Along the way, he meets Nathan, a happy-go-lucky fox who teaches Stanley not to worry about his exterior, noting that one shouldn't pass judgment on others based on looks alone. Features the voices of Wolfman Jack, Rick Dees and Susan Blu.

Directed by John Wilson
Written by Norman Martin, Lee Pockriss
Produced by John Wilson
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Top Cast

Susan Blu

Susan Blu

Stanley (voice)

J

Jack DeLeon

Nathan (voice)

Wolfman Jack

Wolfman Jack

Eagle One (voice)

Brian Cummings

Brian Cummings

(voice)

L

Lee Thomas

(voice)

Rick Dees

Rick Dees

D.J. (voice)

Julie McWhirter

Julie McWhirter

(voice)

About Stanley, the Ugly Duckling

Stanley, the Ugly Duckling is a family, animation, adventure, comedy film released in 1982. Directed by John Wilson, it stars Susan Blu, Jack DeLeon, Wolfman Jack. In this adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Stanley the duck timidly leaves the only home he's ever known -- the egg he hatched from -- to learn more about himself and search for his family. Along the way, he meets Nathan, a happy-go-lucky fox who teaches Stanley not to worry about his exterior, noting that one shouldn't pass judgment on others based on looks alone. Features the voices of Wolfman Jack, Rick Dees and Susan Blu.

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