Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)
The classic Looney Tunes gang returns in a feature-length adventure where Bugs must spin tales to survive Yosemite Sam's castle.
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales - Movie Information
- Original Title: Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales
- Release Year: 1982
- Directed by: Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure, Music
- Age Rating (US): G
- Runtime: 1h 14m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 19, 1982 (United States - G), March 9, 1984 (United Kingdom - U), August 25, 1994 (Germany - 6)
- Alternative Titles: Snurre Sprätt 1001 Kaninberättelser (SE), Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie (GR), Bugs Bunny's 1001 Rabbit Tales (US), Bugs Bunny - Los 1001 Cuentos de Bugs (ES)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales - Plot
If Bugs Bunny were to direct his signature inquiry—“What’s up, doc?”—toward the modern-day Warner Bros. creative team, he wouldn’t be far off. For 1001 Rabbit Tales, they’ve doctored up a batch of classic cartoons featuring the carrot muncher and his bumbling comrades and bundled them, near seamlessly, into a feature-length film. Here’s the premise: Bugs and Daffy, both book salesmen, are competing to sell the most copies of a kids’ book. Instead of burrowing a beeline to his sales territory (he should have made a left at Albuquerque), Bugs ends up in the castle of Yosemite Sam, here a harem-leading honcho. Sam’s pain-in-the-spurs son, Prince Abalaba, needs somebody to read him stories; Bugs, who’d sooner take the job than suffer the alternative, that involving being boiled in oil, signs on.
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales - Trailer
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Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Chuck Jones
- Friz Freleng
- Robert McKimson
Main Cast
- Mel Blanc
- Bea Benaderet
- Arthur Q. Bryan
- June Foray
- Shepard Menken
- Lennie Weinrib
- William Roberts
Writers
- Friz Freleng
- David Detiege
- Warren Foster
- John W. Dunn
Producers
- Friz Freleng
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales - FAQs
Who provides the voices in 1001 Rabbit Tales?
The legendary Mel Blanc voices virtually the entire cast — Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Yosemite Sam, Tweety, Sylvester, and more. June Foray voices Granny, Arthur Q. Bryan plays Elmer Fudd, and Bea Benaderet brings Witch Hazel to life.
Is Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie a compilation film?
Yes! The film is a package movie that weaves classic Looney Tunes shorts into a framing story where Bugs, captured by Yosemite Sam, must entertain the sultan’s bratty son by telling tales. It’s a clever way to revisit beloved cartoons in a feature-length format.
What is Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales about?
Bugs and Daffy are rival book salesmen competing for territory. Bugs takes a wrong turn and winds up in Yosemite Sam’s castle, where he’s forced to entertain the spoiled Prince Abba-Dabba with stories — or face being boiled in oil. Classic Looney Tunes chaos ensues.
When was Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie released?
The film opened in the United States on November 19, 1982, with a G rating. It later reached the United Kingdom on March 9, 1984, and Germany on August 25, 1994.
Where can you watch Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie?
You can rent or buy Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It’s widely available across major digital platforms for on-demand viewing.
Who directed Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales?
The film was directed by three animation legends: Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, and Robert McKimson — the very architects of the classic Looney Tunes era. Their combined vision shaped the original shorts that make up the bulk of this feature.
What movies are similar to Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie?
If you enjoy this one, check out The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), and Cool World (1992) for more animated fun.
Is Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie suitable for young children?
Absolutely. The film carries a G rating in the United States, making it suitable for all ages. The humor is classic Looney Tunes slapstick — playful, witty, and entirely family-friendly, with no content concerns for young viewers.
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