The Swamp Folk are a group of animals, led by Ellie Mae and her husband Luke, and supporting characters in Disney's 1977 animated feature film, The Rescuers.
Members[]
- Main article: Ellie Mae
Deacon Owl is the Deacon Owl of the Swamp Folk. He is an Owl who wears classic deacon's clothing. He was voiced by John Fiedler, who voiced Piglet for thirty-seven years.
Deadeye is the fisherman rabbit of the Swamp Folk. He is a rabbit who fishes. He was voiced by George Lindsey, who also voiced Lafayette in The Aristocats and Trigger in Robin Hood.
Digger is the digging mole of the Swamp Folk. He is a mole who digs. He was voiced by Dub Taylor, who voiced Fire Tender in Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.
Gramps is an old turtle of the Swamp Folk. He is a turtle with a cane. He was voiced by Larry Clemmons, who wrote the 1967 film, The Jungle Book.
Appearances[]
The Rescuers[]
The Swamp to first appear are Ellie Mae and Luke as due to Madame Medusa that Orville, Bernard, and Miss Bianca fall from the sky, they greet them and they speak about Penny, with Luke stating that the Swamp Folk despise Madame Medusa.
They are then seen at Ellie Mae's home, alongside Deacon Owl, Deadeye, Gramps and Digger, all waiting for Evinrude (who was sent to give them a message) with Gramps getting quite cross. After Evinrude arrives they CHARGE! going to Madame Medusa's Boat-home, with Deacon Owl and Deadeye lighting fireworks, with Ellie Mae, Digger and Gramps alongside Luke at the Swamp-Mobile. They are then all seen escaping with Penny, Bernard and Bianca away from Medusa, succeeding.
Trivia[]
- Deacon Owl was voiced by John Fiedler, who also was the original voice of Piglet and Sexton Mouse.
- Deadeye was voiced by George Lindsey, who also voiced Trigger and Lafayette.
- The Swamp Folk are one of the many characters from the film, who don't appear in the sequel.
- Gramps' voice actor, Larry Clemmons, was also the writer of The Jungle Book.
- Sterling Holloway was considered to voice Deacon Owl.
- Billy Bletcher was considered to voice Gramps.
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