Leonardo da Vinci (Video 1996)

A youthful Leonardo da Vinci studies art under his master, Verrochio in Florence, Italy in 1473. While working as an apprentice under Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo learns about color, ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Rich

Writer:

Brian Nissen (screenplay)

Stars:

Victor Mills, Robert Cottrell, Jake Williamson

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Victor Mills	...	Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Robert Cottrell	...	Michelangelo (voice)
Jake Williamson	...	Verrochio / Duke of Florence / Peasant (voice)
Sandy Beth	...	Salai (voice)
Mark Hunt	...	Duke of Milan / Monk (voice)
Deborah Cummings	...	Duchess of Milan (voice)
Bill Lane	...	Painter #1 (voice)
Thom Marks	...	Painter #2 (voice)
Kevin Quinn	...	Guard / Milanese Painter (voice)
Michael Altobello	...	Toothless Man / Messenger / Milan Incidental (voice)
Henry Scarfo	...	Artist (voice)
Corrado Giovannoni	...	Prior / Crony / Milan Incidental (voice)
Bernie Van De Yacht	...	Student (voice)
Jennifer Joyce	...	Milan Incidental (voice)

Storyline

A youthful Leonardo da Vinci studies art under his master, Verrochio in Florence, Italy in 1473. While working as an apprentice under Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo learns about color, shading, sculpturing, panel painting and painting of altarpieces. Self-discipline is the key to success in Verrochio's opinion. In 1498, Leonardo is under the service of the Duke and Duchess of Milan. He is commissioned to sculpt a statue of the Duke's father and paint " The Last Supper" for the monks in their dining hall. The Duchess of Milan asks Leonardo to produce a play about stars, planets and space. He is obviously not excited about the project because of the time it will take away from his masterpieces. During the play, Leonardo sees a young boy, Salai, steal some money from the stagehands. Salai tells Leonardo that he is homeless and hopes to become an artist like Leonardo some day. Leonardo invites Salai to live with him and tells him that he will teach him how to paint. The city of Milan ...

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Plot Keywords:

painting | apprentice | leonardo da vinci | duke | duchess | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Biography | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Animated Hero Classics: Leonardo da Vinci

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nest Family Entertainment, Rich Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

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Soundtracks

"The Vision"
Music and Lyrics by Clive Romney
Performed by Kenneth Cope

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