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Release Year1944
Runtime0h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Comedy
Votes54
DirectorJack King
WritersCarl Barks, Bill Berg, Nick George
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsDonald Duck and the Gorilla
About Donald Duck and the Gorilla
Ajax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.
Directed by Jack King, Donald Duck and the Gorilla leans on a strong ensemble — Clarence Nash, James MacDonald — 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 1944.
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