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Pluto and the Armadillo (1943): Cast

Pluto and the Armadillo (1943) movie poster

Pluto and the Armadillo is a 1943 short animated film directed by Clyde Geronimi, starring Pinto Colvig as Pluto, Walt Disney and Fred Shields. It runs 7 minutes.

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Pluto and the Armadillo (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Clyde Geronimi
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pluto and the Armadillo About?

The premise of Pluto and the Armadillo without spoilers.

During a brief stop on a South American flight, Mickey tosses Pluto’s ball into the jungle. Pluto chases it, only to mistake a rolled‑up armadillo for his ball, causing comedic confusion. After a frantic pursuit, he rips the “ball” apart, feels sad, then the armadillo reappears and they become friends.

Pluto and the Armadillo Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • pluto the dog character
  • mickey mouse character
  • armadillo
  • mouse
  • cartoon mouse
  • tunneling
  • thought bubble
  • reference to carmen miranda
  • cartoon dog
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • rat
+2 more
  • dog
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Pluto and the Armadillo Cast & Characters

Pinto Colvig leads the cast as Pluto, with Walt Disney as Mickey and Fred Shields as Narrator. Directed by Clyde Geronimi.

From the director

More from Clyde Geronimi

More films directed by Clyde Geronimi, best-rated first: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians and The Three Caballeros.

Full filmography

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Pluto and the Armadillo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pluto and the Armadillo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pluto and the Armadillo?

Pluto and the Armadillo runs 7 minutes.

When was Pluto and the Armadillo released?

Pluto and the Armadillo was released on February 19, 1943.

Who directed Pluto and the Armadillo?

Pluto and the Armadillo was directed by Clyde Geronimi.

More films by Clyde Geronimi

Who is in the cast of Pluto and the Armadillo?

Pluto and the Armadillo stars Pinto Colvig as Pluto, Walt Disney as Mickey and Fred Shields as Narrator.

Does Pluto and the Armadillo have a post-credit scene?

No. Pluto and the Armadillo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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