Aesop’s Fables (1971): Cast
Aesop’s Fables is a 1971 short animated comedy directed by Robert Chenault and Hal Sutherland, starring Bill Cosby as Aesop, Dal McKennon and Larry Storch. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Directors
- Robert Chenault and Hal Sutherland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lorimar Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aesop’s Fables About?
The premise of Aesop’s Fables without spoilers.
Bill Cosby steps into the role of Aesop to present a collection of classic morality tales that have been handed down through generations. Each short story delivers a clear lesson, with Cosby’s warm narration bringing the ancient fables to life for today’s audiences.
Aesop’s Fables Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- woods
- two parts
- tortoise
- storytelling
- storyteller
- segments
- part live action
- moral
- lost child
- kite
- horse
- hare
+2 more Show fewer
- fairy tale
- fable
Aesop’s Fables Cast & Characters
Bill Cosby leads the cast as Aesop, with Dal McKennon and Larry Storch. Directed by Robert Chenault and Hal Sutherland; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Robert Chenault
- Co-director Hal Sutherland
- Bill Cosby as Aesop
- Dal McKennon
- Larry Storch
- John Byner
Also Starring in Aesop’s Fables
· 4 more- Jane Webb
- John Erwin
- Jere Fields Marta
- Keith Hamilton Joey
More from Robert Chenault and Hal Sutherland
More films directed by Robert Chenault and Hal Sutherland: Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night, The Red Room Riddle, The Fat Albert Christmas Special and The Fat Albert Halloween Special.
Aesop’s Fables Also Known As
Also known as “Aesop's Fables: The Tortoise and the Hare”.
- Also known as
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- Aesop's Fables: The Tortoise and the Hare
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Movies Like Aesop’s Fables
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Foney Fables, The Tale of the Fox and Disney’s Coyote Tales.
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Foney Fables 1942 -
The Tale of the Fox 1937 -
Disney’s Coyote Tales 1991 -
The Fox and the Hare 1973 -
Animal Tales of Christmas Magic 2024 -
The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales 2018 -
Foe Paws 2000 -
Winnie-the-Pooh 2023 -
The Story of The Tortoise & the Hare 2002 -
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1979 -
Woody Woodpecker 2017 -
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 1977
Aesop’s Fables FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Aesop’s Fables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aesop’s Fables?
Aesop’s Fables runs 25 minutes.
When was Aesop’s Fables released?
Aesop’s Fables was released on October 31, 1971.
Who directed Aesop’s Fables?
Aesop’s Fables was directed by Robert Chenault and Hal Sutherland.
More films by Robert Chenault Who is in the cast of Aesop’s Fables?
Aesop’s Fables stars Bill Cosby as Aesop, Dal McKennon and Larry Storch, among 8 credited actors.
Does Aesop’s Fables have a post-credit scene?
No. Aesop’s Fables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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