The Legend of Lobo (1962)

Tells the life story of a wolf named Lobo. He grows from a playful, curious cub into a wolf with a huge bounty on his head. Along the way he makes friends with deer, tangles with ... See full summary »

Writers:

Dwight Hauser (screenplay), James Algar (screenplay),

Stars:

Rex Allen, Ingvald Lieberkind

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Rex Allen	...	Narrator
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ingvald Lieberkind	...	(Danish Narrator)

Storyline

Tells the life story of a wolf named Lobo. He grows from a playful, curious cub into a wolf with a huge bounty on his head. Along the way he makes friends with deer, tangles with rattlesnakes, has a family, and matches wits with man. The movie doesn't try to sugarcoat the truth and is as close to real life as can be in a movie.

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Plot Keywords:

animal | wolf

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Taglines:

He ruled a savage empire!

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Genres:

Family | Adventure

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 1962 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Montanha do Lobo Solitário

Filming Locations:

Sedona, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cangary, Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is no dialogue in the film, a very adventurous move from such a "safe" studio as Disney.

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Quotes

Himself - Narrator: Singing: Across the lonely campfire when the wolves begin to call. The riders tell the story of the bravest wolf of all. The king of all the hunters, born to lead the rest. His name became a legend across the great southwest. Lobo Lobo your name will survive for no man could bring you in dead or alive!

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 8 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"The Legend of Lobo"
Written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

User Reviews

A real classic!

Being the big fan of wolves that I am, finding a copy of "Legend of Lobo" on VHS a few years back at the local Musicworld was a real treat for me.

This movie is one of my all-time favorites; I just cannot give it enough praise. For once, the wolves are portrayed the way they should be. They are neither sugarcoated nor villified, but rather are shown to be both a efficient predator and a devoted parent in times of encroaching human settlement. The scenery is excellent, as is the storyline which is not too complicated for young ones to follow. I love the theme song catchy and the characters are believable.

About the only thing I can say negative about this movie is the extensive use of canned sounds, especially for the wolves, but this really does not detract from the rest of the film. Legend of Lobo is a beautifully made movie that I would recommend to anyone!