---
title: "Down and Dirty Duck"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/down-and-dirty-duck-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 90110
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Down and Dirty Duck (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/down-and-dirty-duck-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Down and Dirty Duck is a 1974 American adult animated comedy film written and directed by Charles Swenson. The story follows Willard, a mild-mannered insurance adjuster who teams up with an unnamed, foul-mouthed duck on a surreal quest to become less uptight and possibly get laid. The film features the voices of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, also known as Flo and Eddie, and was initially shown under the abbreviated titles Cheap! and Dirty Duck.

The film offers an adult-oriented animated experience with a runtime of one hour and ten minutes. It is classified under animation and comedy with an NC-17 rating, presenting a distinct comedic and existential tone typical of its era.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An uptight insurance adjuster teams up with a foul-mouthed duck for a surreal quest."

### Why Watch
- Features the voice talents of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan.
- Written and directed by Charles Swenson.
- Offers a unique adult animated comedy experience from 1974.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries an NC-17 rating, which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film features adult animation with a comedic and surreal tone, running for one hour and ten minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #adult-animation, #surreal-comedy, #1970s-cinema, #quirky-duo, #existential-humor, #animated-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Down and Dirty Duck?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1970s adult animation and surreal comedy featuring voice work by Flo and Eddie.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and ten minutes.

### Q: Who directed Down and Dirty Duck?
The film was written and directed by Charles Swenson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Down and Dirty Duck — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90110)
- [Down and Dirty Duck - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_and_Dirty_Duck)
- [Down and Dirty Duck (1974) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/90110-down-and-dirty-duck)
- [Down and Dirty Duck - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Down_and_Dirty_Duck)
- [Dirty Duck (1974) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072882/)
- [Film Locations for Dirty Harry (1971), around San Francisco.](https://movie-locations.com/movies/d/Dirty-Harry.php)

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