The Trumpet of the Swan (2001)

It's a high-flying adventure when Louie, a mute trumpeter swan, is given the gift of a trumpet, and finds his voice.

Directors:

Terry L. Noss, Richard Rich

Writers:

Judy Rothman Rofé (screenplay), E.B. White (book)

Stars:

Jason Alexander, Mary Steenburgen, Reese Witherspoon

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Alexander	...	Father (voice)
Mary Steenburgen	...	Mother (voice)
Reese Witherspoon	...	Serena (voice)
Seth Green	...	Boyd (voice)
Carol Burnett	...	Mrs. Hammerbotham (voice)
Joe Mantegna	...	Monty (voice)
Sam Gifaldi	...	Sam Beaver (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Louie (voice) (as Dee Baker)
Melissa Disney	...	Billie (voice)
Kath Soucie	...	Serena (cygnet) / Paramedic / Newscaster (voice)
Elizabeth Daily	...	Ella (voice) (as E.G. Daily)
Pamela Adlon	...	A.G. Skinner (voice) (as Pamela Segall Adlon)
Steve Vinovich	...	Maurice / Ranger (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams	...	Sweets (voice)
Corey Burton	...	Senator (voice)

Storyline

It's a high-flying adventure when Louie, a mute trumpeter swan, is given the gift of a trumpet, and finds his voice.

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Plot Keywords:

swan | animal | skunk | mute | trumpet | 

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Genres:

Animation | Drama | Family | Musical

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2001 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Der Schwan mit der Trompete

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$102,202, 13 May 2001, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$152,525, 20 May 2001

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures,Nest Family Entertainment,RichCrest Animation

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicole Kidman were considered for the role of Mother.

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Goofs

The trumpet changes color throughout the film. Sometimes the trumpet's color is gold, when the trumpet is supposed to be silver.

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Quotes

Father: [after Sam saves Ella and Billie from a wolf, with Louie's warning] Thank goodness you are safe, my precious daughters. When I think of what could have happened with poor Louie here unable to cry out a warning! But I'm sure you tried your best, son.
Louie: I did try! Can't he see how hard I tried?
Mother: Darling, that human boy, he saved the lives of our children.
Father: He has my eternal gratitude.
Sam: Hey, it was no problem.

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Connections

Features Yoshi's Story (1997)

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Soundtracks

Louie, Louie, Louie
Written by Marcus Miller and Randy Rogel
Performed by Little Richard
Additional Vocals by Melissa Disney, Ann Marie Lee, Tony Pope and Jonny Solomon

User Reviews

It's OK.

It's rather silly but nevertheless it's watchable. I just found that it couldn't capture my interest as there was something missing. It wasn't as magical as it should have been. I've personally never read the actual story but this movie adaptation version seems dull and feels like they have tried to make it fit into an "Ugly Duckling" format.

I don't think I would recommend watching this movie. It is fine if there is nothing else on but it just doesn't have enough to offer the audience. Louie also feels more pathetic than discouraged. It's hard to watch him interact with his family and then later with the human world. Although the ending turns out how you would expect it brings little resolution to the movie.

Oh, and minor side note... Louie the swan's father is a jerk.