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For Whom the Bulls Toil (1953): Cast

For Whom the Bulls Toil (1953) movie poster

For Whom the Bulls Toil is a 1953 short animated film directed by Jack Kinney, starring Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice), Joaquin Garay and Rafael Jaime Mendéz. It runs 6 minutes.

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For Whom the Bulls Toil (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Jack Kinney
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For Whom the Bulls Toil About?

The premise of For Whom the Bulls Toil without spoilers.

While driving through Mexico, Goofy meets a stubborn bull that charges him; he unintentionally subdues it. Spectators think he is a great matador, and in Mexico City they dress him in costume and pit him against another bull. Though reluctant and constantly trying to flee, Goofy accidentally triumphs over the beast each time.

For Whom the Bulls Toil Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • 1950s
  • mexico
  • goofy the dog character
  • five word title
  • voice over narration
  • convertible car
  • bullring
  • suspenders
  • stadium
  • bull
  • matador
  • dog
+6 more
  • cartoon dog
  • cartoon bull
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • reference to for whom the bell tolls
  • bullfighting
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Cast & crew

For Whom the Bulls Toil Cast & Characters

Pinto Colvig leads the cast as Goofy (voice), with Joaquin Garay as Radio Announcer / Singing trio / man on telephone / group of mexicans (voice) and Rafael Jaime Mendéz as Solo-Trumpet. Directed by Jack Kinney.

From the director

More from Jack Kinney

More films directed by Jack Kinney, best-rated first: Pinocchio, Dumbo, The Three Caballeros and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

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For Whom the Bulls Toil Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Pippo torero” and “Wem die Stunde schlägt”.

Also known as
  • Pippo torero
  • Wem die Stunde schlägt
  • Akiért a bika bömböl
  • Dingo Toréador
  • Für wen die Stunde schlägt
  • Гуфи: По кому ревет бык
  • Långben som tjurfäktare

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For Whom the Bulls Toil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of For Whom the Bulls Toil, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For Whom the Bulls Toil?

For Whom the Bulls Toil runs 6 minutes.

When was For Whom the Bulls Toil released?

For Whom the Bulls Toil was released on May 9, 1953.

Who directed For Whom the Bulls Toil?

For Whom the Bulls Toil was directed by Jack Kinney.

More films by Jack Kinney

Who is in the cast of For Whom the Bulls Toil?

For Whom the Bulls Toil stars Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice), Joaquin Garay as Radio Announcer / Singing trio / man on telephone / group of mexicans (voice) and Rafael Jaime Mendéz as Solo-Trumpet.

Does For Whom the Bulls Toil have a post-credit scene?

No. For Whom the Bulls Toil has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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