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The Three Caballeros (1944)

“A CARTOON FIESTA of FUN and FANTASY!”

6.3/10 · 789 votes 1h 11m g AnimationFamilyMusic

#6 of 6 films from 1944 #657 of 741 in animation

Directed by Bill Roberts, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney · Written by Ted Sears, Bill Peet, William Cottrell, Homer Brightman

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Overview

For Donald's birthday he receives a box with three gifts inside. The gifts, a movie projector, a pop-up book, and a pinata, each take Donald on wild adventures through Mexico and South America.

Cast

Clarence Nashas Donald Duck (voice)
Sterling Hollowayas Professor Holloway (voice)
Joaquin Garayas Panchito (voice)
Zé Cariocaas José Carioca (voice)
Aurora Mirandaas Brazilian Girl
Carmen Molinaas Mexican Girl
Dora Luzas Mexican Girl
Frank Grahamas (voice)
Fred Shieldsas (voice)
Nestor Amaralas (voice)
Jose de la Cruz Pachecoas (voice)
Jose Luis Garcia Rosalesas (voice)
Luis Miranda Nerias (voice)
Emilia del Ríoas (voice)

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 1944
Runtime71 min (1h 11m) — shorter as the 1944 average of 99 min
GenresAnimation, Family, Music
LanguageEN
Box office$6,710,000
IMDbtt0038166

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Questions

How long is The Three Caballeros?
The Three Caballeros runs 71 minutes (1h 11m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Three Caballeros worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 789 votes, which places it #6 of 6 films released in 1944 in this index (top 17%) and #657 among 741 animation titles.
Who directed The Three Caballeros?
The Three Caballeros was directed by Bill Roberts, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fantasia (1940), Peter Pan (1953), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961).
Who stars in The Three Caballeros?
Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice); Sterling Holloway as Professor Holloway (voice); Joaquin Garay as Panchito (voice); Zé Carioca as José Carioca (voice); Aurora Miranda as Brazilian Girl; Carmen Molina as Mexican Girl.
What is The Three Caballeros rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Three Caballeros?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/90147.

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