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Overview

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Director:
David Hand
Writers:
Felix Salten (story)
Perce Pearce (story)
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Release Date:
21 August 1942 (USA) more
Genre:
Animation | Drama | Family more
Tagline:
Walt Disney's multiplane technicolor feature more
Plot:
Animated film about a young deer, Bambi, growing up in the wild after his mother is shot by hunters. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Disney's Truest Masterpiece--Man Is In The Forest! more (87 total)

Cast

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Hardie Albright ... Adolescent Bambi (voice) (uncredited)
Stan Alexander ... Young Flower (voice) (uncredited)
Bobette Audrey ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Peter Behn ... Young Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
Thelma Boardman ... Mrs. Quail / Pheasant (voice) (uncredited)
Janet Chapman ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Jeanne Christy ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Dolyn Bramston Cook ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlington ... Bird Sounds (voice) (uncredited)
Tim Davis ... Adult Thumper / Adolescent Flower (voice) (uncredited)
Donnie Dunagan ... Young Bambi (voice) (uncredited)

Sam Edwards ... Adult Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
Ann Gillis ... Adult Faline (voice) (uncredited)
Otis Harlan ... Mr. Mole (voice) (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Eddie Holden ... Chipmunk (voice) (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Sterling Holloway ... Adult Flower (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Horner ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Thelma Hubbard ... Girl Bunny / Quail Mother / Female Pheasant (voice) (uncredited)
Cammie King ... Young Faline (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Lansing ... Aunt Ena / Mrs. Possum (voice) (uncredited)
Margaret Lee ... Thumper's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Clarence Nash ... Bullfrog (voice) (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Babs Nelson ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Sandra Lee Richards ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Francesca Santoro ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)

Fred Shields ... Great Prince Of The Forest (voice) (uncredited)
Bobby Stewart ... Baby Bambi (voice) (uncredited)
John Sutherland ... Adult Bambi (voice) (uncredited)
Paula Winslowe ... Bambi's Mother / Pheasant (voice) (uncredited)
Elouise Wohlwend ... Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)

Will Wright ... Friend Owl (voice) (uncredited)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Walt Disney's Bambi (USA) (poster title)
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Runtime:
70 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the original script Bambi was shot instead of his mother, but Walt Disney dismissed the idea and moved the shooting to Bambi's mother. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Bambi's mother says, "Bambi. My little Bambi," her eyes lose her pupils for a second. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Thumper: Wake up, wake up!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in At Home with Joan Crawford (1953) more
Soundtrack:
Little April Shower more

FAQ

How much time had passed between the scene in which Bambi lost his mother and the next scene, when Bambi is grown up?
Is "Bambi" an anti-hunting movie?
Why did wikipedia.org claim that Bambi was after Dumbo, Disney's second film that was set in present day?
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23 out of 26 people found the following comment useful.
Disney's Truest Masterpiece--Man Is In The Forest!, 18 March 2001
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Author: Neil Doyle from U.S.A.

From the opening scene where the multiplane camera glides through a quiet forest until the stirring forest fire climax, a viewer has to be aware he is watching one of the all-time great films. So much of the cycle of life is covered that it's hard to realize the film is a mere 69 minutes. In a book called 'The Making of Bambi', Ollie Johnston reveals that originally there was much more footage that Disney eventually trimmed, cutting out whole sequences before the film previewed. Obviously, he made a wide decision.

There is no extraneous scene here, it moves seamlessly through its cycle of life story with the charming animal creatures carrying the story to its logical conclusion. The background music complements all of the drama and comedy. The storm sequence is the most beautiful blend of music and drawings ever achieved by the Disney artists. The naturally drawn deer are the result of months of careful preparation and study, giving the entire film the feel of a nature study as well as giving the audience great entertainment.

The choral work is extremely effective, particularly on songs like 'Love Is A Song' (Oscar nominated), 'I Bring You A Song' and 'Little April Shower'. The impressionistic forest glows with a life of its own and is the real star of the film, thanks to the influence of Japanese artist Tyrus Wong. No wonder this was Disney's favorite film. It will stay fresh and young forever. An awesome achievement!

In conclusion, having done some choral work myself as a glee club singer, I especially appreciated the great contribution made by the mixed chorus (male/female) that does such a wonderful job on all of the choruses that blend so seamlessly with the rich background score. Truly exceptional choral vocals conducted by Charles Henderson.

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