Rupert Bear goes on a walk in the hills near his home, where he encounters a community of frogs who join together in a musical extravaganza.Rupert Bear goes on a walk in the hills near his home, where he encounters a community of frogs who join together in a musical extravaganza.Rupert Bear goes on a walk in the hills near his home, where he encounters a community of frogs who join together in a musical extravaganza.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
Windsor Davies
- Rupert's Father
- (voice)
- …
Paul McCartney
- Rupert
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWas shown theatrically with Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984). Unlike the critically derided live-action feature film, this short was hailed as a charming classic as its BAFTA win for Best Animated Film attests. Executive Producer Paul McCartney eventually agreed with that opinion and later gave this film special considerations for video release while the live-action feature film was ignored as much as possible.
- Quotes
Boy Frog: Dad! Dad! When's the show going to start? Hey, Dad!
Father Frog: Now look, son. This only happens once every couple of hundred years.
[aggressively]
Father Frog: If you don't pipe down I will...
[Boy Frog Cowers]
Father Frog: [quietly] ... I will not bring you again.
Boy Frog: Heh.
Father Frog: [quietly] Shut Up!
- ConnectionsFeatured in La bola de cristal: Episode #1.16 (1985)
Featured review
Much Joy From A Small Bear
An inquisitive young bear wanders into the hills where he chances upon a splendid musical performance staged only once every couple of hundred years - by frogs.
RUPERT AND THE FROG SONG is an utterly charming little film which should not fail to delight the most jaded viewer. Beginning subtly, it moves toward a dramatic climax during the Frog Song - exuberantly achieving its emotional apex with kaleidoscopic color & lilting sound.
Rupert was created by artist Mary Tourtel in 1920 and he has won generations of fans who eagerly follow his continuing adventures in the Daily Express newspaper. Since his inception, Rupert has personified the gentle joys & sweet innocence of childhood. It is precisely these qualities which this film so perfectly grasps.
Sir Paul McCartney took on the project of creating RUPERT AND THE FROG SONG as a true labor of love. Not only did he co-author the storyline and executive co-produce (sharing both duties with wife Linda), Sir Paul also wrote & composed the very cheerful song 'We All Stand Together,' performed several of the speaking voices and arranged the music with Sir George Martin. The result for this small gem was a much deserved British Academy Award.
Singing voices for the frog chorus were supplied by The St. Paul's Choir & The King's Singers.
RUPERT AND THE FROG SONG is an utterly charming little film which should not fail to delight the most jaded viewer. Beginning subtly, it moves toward a dramatic climax during the Frog Song - exuberantly achieving its emotional apex with kaleidoscopic color & lilting sound.
Rupert was created by artist Mary Tourtel in 1920 and he has won generations of fans who eagerly follow his continuing adventures in the Daily Express newspaper. Since his inception, Rupert has personified the gentle joys & sweet innocence of childhood. It is precisely these qualities which this film so perfectly grasps.
Sir Paul McCartney took on the project of creating RUPERT AND THE FROG SONG as a true labor of love. Not only did he co-author the storyline and executive co-produce (sharing both duties with wife Linda), Sir Paul also wrote & composed the very cheerful song 'We All Stand Together,' performed several of the speaking voices and arranged the music with Sir George Martin. The result for this small gem was a much deserved British Academy Award.
Singing voices for the frog chorus were supplied by The St. Paul's Choir & The King's Singers.
- Ron Oliver
- Nov 27, 2001
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What was the official certification given to Rupert and the Frog Song (1984) in Australia?
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