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The Sword in the Stone

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The Sword in the Stone
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G,1hr 19min
Genres:
Family,Sci-Fi
Released:
December 25, 1963
Director:
Wolfgang Reitherman
Distributor:
Walt Disney Video
Starring:
Norman Alden, Sebastian Cabot, Junius Matthews  ...more
Synopsis: 1963's The Sword in the Stone is Disney's animated take on Arthurian legend. In the midst of the Dark Ages, when England has no rightful ruler, a sword imbedded in a stone mysteriously appears in a London churchyard, bearing the inscription "Whoso pulleth out the sword of this stone and anvil is rightwise king born of England." Scores of would-be kings travel to London to attempt the feat and thereby claim the throne. They all fail. Years later, in the English countryside, an 11-year-old squire nicknamed ... Full Synopsis
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Aubry Anne D'Arminio, AMG Review
The Sword in the Stone is the first solo directorial effort of famed Disney animator Wolfgang Reithermann. The lackluster animation and unimpressive musical numbers disappointed audiences upon the film's initial opening, but its tale of a stout-hearted child destined for greatness proved timeless as it lured scores of Disney fans to theaters upon its several re-releases. Based on the first book of ... Full Review
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