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The Lion King animation

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Sequel:

The Lion Guard (TV Series)

Related to:

Janguru taitei (TV Series)

Original title

The Lion King

Year

1994

Running time

85 min.

Country

United States

Director

Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers

Screenwriter

Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton

Cast

Music

Hans Zimmer. Songs: Elton John, Tim Rice

Cinematography

Animation

Producer

Walt Disney Pictures

Genre

Animation. Drama. Adventure. Comedy. Musical. Kids | Africa. Animals. Cult movie

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Walt Disney’s Full-Length Animated Classics | The Lion King

Synopsis

In the veldt kingdom of Pride Rock, the scheming Scar plans to become the lion king. He convinces young Simba, the heir to the throne, to wander off into the elephant graveyard. When Simba is threatened by a horde of stampeding wildebeest, his father, King Mufasa, comes to his rescue but Scar causes him to fall and be trampled. Scar then turns on Simba, telling him all this was his fault and convincing him the only rightful thing to do is leave the kingdom and never return. Simba wanders out into the desert. But there he meets his childhood betrothed Nala who convinces him to find his own strength and return and confront Scar.

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Awards: 1994: 2 Academy Awards: Best Original Soundtrack, Original Song. 4 Nominations

1994: 3 Golden Globes: Best Movie: Comedy or Musical, OST, Song. 4 Nominations

1994: 2 BAFTA Nominations: Best Original Soundtrack and Sound

1994: National Board of Review: Best Family Movie

1994: 3 Awards Annie, including Best Movie. 6 Nominations

1994: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Animated Feature

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