Bambi (1942)

Animated film about a young deer, Bambi, growing up in the wild after his mother is shot by hunters.

Directors:

James Algar, Samuel Armstrong,

Writers:

Felix Salten (from the story by), Perce Pearce (story),

Stars:

Hardie Albright, Stan Alexander, Bobette Audrey

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Uncredited cast:
Hardie Albright	...	Adolescent Bambi (voice) (uncredited)
Stan Alexander	...	Young Flower (voice) (uncredited)
Bobette Audrey	...	(voice) (uncredited)
Peter Behn	...	Young Thumper (voice) (uncredited)
Thelma Boardman	...	Mrs. Quail / Pheasant (voice) (uncredited)
Janet Chapman	...	(voice) (uncredited)
Jeanne Christy	...	(voice) (uncredited)
Dolyn Bramston Cook	...	(voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlington	...	Birds (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) (unconfirmed) (uncredited)
Eddie Holden	...	Chipmunk (voice) (unconfirmed) (uncredited)

Storyline

The animated story of Bambi, a young deer hailed as the 'Prince of the Forest' at his birth. As Bambi grows, he makes friends with the other animals of the forest, learns the skills needed to survive, and even finds love. One day, however, the hunters come, and Bambi must learn to be as brave as his father if he is to lead the other deer to safety.

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Plot Keywords:

bambi | deer | hunter | forest | growing up | 

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Taglines:

Love Comes To The Forest Folk . . . and to you, in one of the world's greatest love stories !

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Genres:

Animation | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 August 1942 (USA)

Also Known As:

Walt Disney's Bambi

Filming Locations:

Walt Disney Studios, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$102,797,150 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Man" was ranked the #20 villain on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest heroes and villains - the only character on the list not to appear on-screen.

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Goofs

When Bambi runs to warn Faline of the hunters, a flock of crows flies from the camp in the background. As the scene cross-dissolves to the next scene, the leading crows disappear.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Thumper: Wake up, wake up!

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Crazy Credits

To Sidney A. Franklin - our sincere appreciation for his inspiring collaboration

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Connections

Referenced in Friends: The One Where Chandler Can't Cry (2000)

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Soundtracks

"Thumper Song"
(1942) (uncredited)
Written by Helen Bliss, Robert Sour, and Henry Manners

User Reviews

Excellent Disney classic

This is one awesome animated movie. If there are people out there who don't love this movie, they either have hearts of stone or bricks for brains. This is a simple, charming and heartwarming tale of innocence and the joys of youth. It doesn't need slam bang violent action or hokey bad humor. This movie, instead, flows naturally. The songs are also great, not the big, overblown affairs that modern Disney likes to do nowadays. They are charming, well sung and well scored, and more than one is about love. The movie itself seems to glow with a light so pure, it's almost angelic. The characters are also great. Bambi, Thumper, and Flower are adorable and well developed characters. The things they do and say will melt your heart. And not a stupid sidekick in sight. While this movie might not be as popular or as grand as Snow White or Pinocchio, grandness isn't usually such a good thing. Both of those movies don't have quite Bambi's charm or innocence, and both stop just short of being rather sadistic, Snow White especially. This is my second favorite animated movie, with only The Fox and the Hound topping it in my heart. I recommend Bambi to any Disney lover. They don't make them like this anymore. This is a perfect family movie. Modern Disney can never touch this. 10/10