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Balto (1995) -- An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravishing Nome, Alaska.

Overview

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Director:

Simon Wells

Writers:

David Steven Cohen (co-writer)
Elana Lesser (writer)
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Release Date:

22 December 1995 (USA) more

Tagline:

The true story of an American hero more

Plot:

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

1 nomination more

NewsDesk:

No Degrees of Separation
 (From CultureCatch. 28 February 2009, 4:52 AM, PST)

User Comments:

This movie was great, and I cannot see how someone could not like it. more (63 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Kevin Bacon ... Balto (voice)

Bob Hoskins ... Boris the Goose (voice)

Bridget Fonda ... Jenna (voice)
Jim Cummings ... Steele the Sled Dog (voice)

Phil Collins ... Muk and Luk (voice)
Jack Angel ... Nikki (voice)
Danny Mann ... Kaltag (voice)
Robbie Rist ... Star (voice)
Juliette Brewer ... Rosy (voice)
Sandra Dickinson ... Sylvie / Dixie (voice)

Miriam Margolyes ... Grandma Rosy / Extra Voices
Lola Bates-Campbell ... Granddaughter
Donald Sinden ... Doc (voice)

William Roberts ... Rosy's Father (voice)

Garrick Hagon ... Telegraph Operator (voice)
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Additional Details

Runtime:

USA:78 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Company:

Amblimation more


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Trivia:

The film's release was vastly overshadowed by the performance of Disney/Pixar's Toy Story (1995), and, at best, did modest box office. This led to the closure and disestablishment of Amblimation, but it quickly garnered a strong cult following and is now regarded as a classic. Strong video sales lead to the release of two sequels: Balto: Wolf Quest (2002) (V) and Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) (V). more

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: A couple of minutes before the avalanche scene, a shot shows the team disappearing into the forest after climbing the hill, but none of the dogs leave pawprints, and the sled doesn't leave any tracks. more

Quotes:

Balto: [smiles] Jenna!
[runs toward her and plays]
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in Jonny Vang (2003) more

Soundtrack:

Reach for the Light more


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21 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
This movie was great, and I cannot see how someone could not like it., 17 February 2005
10/10
Author: fatalframer122 from United States

It is only my opinion, but this was probably one of the best animated movies I have ever viewed. I cannot understand why someone could disagree against this movie. Character voicing was superb, full of life and very well constructed. Aniamtion was beautiful, with smooth backgrounds and even up to the little details such as footprints left behind in the snow. The music was probably the best part of all, with the excellent orchestral background, full of dramatic phrases during an intense part of the movie. It especially sounds great when you're supporting surround sound.

This movie was a great movie and people think it was one of the greatest letdowns in the 1990's. In my opinion, it was the greatest animated movie and I would recommend that you should watch it with your family or with a friend. It is a fantastic movie...

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