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Cast
Paul Panting
as Ugly (voice)
Imelda Staunton
as Scruffy (voice)
Hugh Laurie
as Tarquin (voice)
Gary Martin
as Jack Frost / The Winds (voice)
Michael Bell
as The Fox (voice)
Brenden Jefferson
as Sniffy (voice)
Peter Bayliss
as The Actor Manager (voice)
Sally Kinghorn
as Actor Manager's Daughter (voice)
Jon David Bush
as Chief Wolf (voice)
Maria Darling
as Geraldine (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Family
Votes13
DirectorDavid Elvin, Martin Gates
WritersSue Radley, Martin Gates
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ugly Duckling
About The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling teams up with friend Scruffy, and the lovable misfits embark on a journey that helps them realize that their differences are what make them special.
Directed by David Elvin, Martin Gates, The Ugly Duckling leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Panting, Imelda Staunton, Hugh Laurie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1997.
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