Here Comes Peter Cottontail 1971

Overview

Here Comes Peter Cottontail is a 1971 animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, the film is based on the 1957 novel titled The Easter Bunny That Overslept by Priscilla and Otto Friedrich. The production features narration by Danny Kaye and includes voice performances by Casey Kasem and Vincent Price. The story follows Peter Cottontail, who aspires to become the number one chief Easter Bunny. While the residents of April Valley support his ambition, he faces opposition from an archrival named Evil Irontail. To secure the title and ensure the holiday is saved for children everywhere, Peter must successfully deliver more eggs than his competitor. The special, which is currently distributed by Universal Television, falls under the genres of animation, family, adventure, and comedy. It has a runtime of 51 minutes and was released in the United States on April 4, 1971. The film is also categorized under the genres of action, adventure, and fantasy.