Donald is shown in both animated and costumed form, interacting with emcee Dick Van Dyke and other cast members. The film not only shows Donald's life, but also depicts an extensive international tour that Donald went on in 1984 as well as showing various celebrities of the day wishing Donald happy birthday. The tour culminates in a parade in Donald's honor at Disneyland.
Credits
Donald Duck's 50th Birthday Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Anthony Daniels
He was 38, now 78 years old
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as C-3PO |
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Cloris Leachman
She was 58, now 98 years old
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as Herself |
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John Ritter
He was 36, 54 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Ed Asner
He was 54, 91 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Dick Van Dyke
He was 58, now 98 years old
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as Himself - Host |
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Henry Winkler
He was 39, now 79 years old
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as Himself |
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Kenny Baker
He was 50, 81 years old when he died
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as R2-D2 |
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Clarence Nash
He was 79, 80 years old when he died
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as Donald Duck (voice) |
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Andy Warhol
He was 56, 58 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Donna Summer
She was 35, 63 years old when she died
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as Herself |
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Kenny Rogers
He was 46, 81 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Caitlyn Jenner
She was 35, now 75 years old
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as Himself |
Donald Duck's 50th Birthday Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Andrew Solt as Director. He was 36 (now 76) years old
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Directing |
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Andrew Solt as Producer. He was 36 (now 76) years old
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Production |
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Andrew Solt as Writer. He was 36 (now 76) years old
|
Writing |
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John Debney as Original Music Composer. He was 28 (now 68) years old
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Sound |
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Peter Elbling as Writer. He was 40 (now 80) years old
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Writing |
