The Lion King (1994)
- Starring:
- Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, (more)
- Director(s):
- Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers, (more
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One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba (voiced first by Jonathan Taylor Thomas, then by Matthew Broderick) begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones). The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle Scar (voiced by Jeremy Irons) murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog (voiced by Ernie Sabella) and Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane) and lives a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne. Borrowing elements from Hamlet, classical mythology, and African folk tales, The Lion King tells its mythic coming-of-age tale with a combination of spectacular visuals and lively music, featuring light, rhythmic songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, and a score by Hans Zimmer. Embraced by children and adults alike, the film also spawned hit songs ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight", "Circle of Life") and a hit Broadway musical. In late 2002, The Lion King was re-released in the large-screen IMAX format. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast of The Lion King
- Matthew Broderick - Simba
- James Earl Jones - Mufasa
- Nathan Lane - Timon
- Whoopi Goldberg - Shenzi
- Robert Guillaume - Rafiki
- Niketa Calame - Young Nala
- Madge Sinclair - Sarabi
- Zoe Leader - Sarafina
- Jason Weaver - Young Simba (Singing)
- Philip Proctor - Other Voices
- Cathy Cavadini - Other Voices
- Jeremy Irons - Scar
- Moira Kelly - Nala
- Ernie Sabella - Pumbaa
- Cheech Marin - Banzai
- Rowan Atkinson - Zazu
- Jim Cummings - Ed
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Young Simba
- Joseph Williams - Simba (Singing)
- David McCharen - Other Voices
- Frank Welker - Other Voices
- Judi M. Durand - Other Voices
- Director(s):
- Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
- Writer(s):
- Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
- Producer(s):
- Don Hahn
- 1994 - Golden Globe - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1994 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Score
- 1994 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1994 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
- 1994 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
- 1993 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Animation
- 1994 - National Board of Review - Best Family Film
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