The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 1979 animation movie directed by Bill Melendez, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Rachel Warren, Susan Sokol and Reg Williams.
This Emmy Award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first book of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.
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What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about?
This Emmy Award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first book of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.
When was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe released?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was released on 1 April 1979.
How long is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was directed by Bill Melendez.
Cast
- Rachel Warren as Lucy (voice)
- Susan Sokol as Susan (voice)
- Reg Williams as Peter (voice)
- Simon Adams as Edmund (voice)
- Victor Spinetti as Mr. Tumnus (voice)
- Dick Vosburgh as Professor (voice)
- Don Parker as Mr. Beaver (voice)
- Liz Proud as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
- Stephen Thorne as Aslan (voice)
- Beth Porter as Witch (voice)
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