Pocahontas (1995)

An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.

Directors:

Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg

Writers:

Carl Binder, Susannah Grant

Stars:

Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Christian Bale

Won 2 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joe Baker	...	Lon (voice)
Christian Bale	...	Thomas (voice)
Irene Bedard	...	Pocahontas (voice)
Billy Connolly	...	Ben (voice)
James Apaumut Fall	...	Kocoum (voice)
Mel Gibson	...	John Smith (voice)
Linda Hunt	...	Grandmother Willow (voice)
John Kassir	...	Meeko (voice)
Judy Kuhn	...	Pocahontas (singing voice)
Danny Mann	...	Percy (voice)
Russell Means	...	Powhatan (voice)
David Ogden Stiers	...	Governor Ratcliffe / Wiggins (voice)
Michelle St. John	...	Nakoma (voice)
Gordon Tootoosis	...	Kekata (voice)
Frank Welker	...	Flit (voice)

Storyline

This is the Disney animated tale of the romance between a young Native American woman named Pocahontas (Irene Bedard) and Captain John Smith (Mel Gibson), who journeyed to the New World with other settlers to begin fresh lives. Her powerful father, Chief Powhatan (Russell Means), disapproves of their relationship and wants her to marry a native warrior. Meanwhile, Smith's fellow Englishmen hope to rob the Native Americans of their gold. Can Pocahontas' love for Smith save the day?

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Plot Keywords:

native american protagonist | unsubtitled foreign language | disobedience | historically inaccurate | noble savage | 

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Taglines:

An American legend comes to life

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Drama | Family | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of Sir Billy Connolly's only two theatrical movies rated G by the M.P.A.A. The other being Muppet Treasure Island (1996). All of the others that featured him are rated PG or higher.

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Goofs

When Nakoma and Pocahontas approach the tent to visit John Smith their shadows are not holding hands but as they walk towards the guards they are holding hands.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Chorus: [singing] In sixteen hundred seven, we sailed the open sea for glory, God and gold and the Virginia Company/for the New World is like heaven, and we'll all be rich and free or so we have been told by the Virginia Company/so we have been told by the Virginia Company/For glory, God and gold and the Virginia Company.

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Alternate Versions

The 10th Anniversary DVD includes a version of the film with "If I Never Knew You" and a small reprise near the end.

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Connections

Referenced in Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios Part 13 (2010)

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Soundtracks

Listen with Your Heart I, II, III
(1995)
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Performed by Linda Hunt and Bobbi Page

User Reviews

Even better 10 years later!

Recently I started watching this again with my 4yr old son and fell in love with it all over again! The music is outstanding (I especially love the "Colors of the Wind") and the entire movie is a visual treat! I know many have complained that the movie is a European version of an event and demeaning to American Indians, but from what I've read, Russel Means (voice of Powhatan) was happy with the final product and its portrayal of Native Americans. Whether or not it is historically accurate, it is great entertainment and I believe the overall message of peace and acceptance between peoples is timeless good advice. All in all, a great addition to the Disney catalog of movies.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Algonquin

Release Date:

23 June 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pocahontas

Filming Locations:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,689,714, 18 June 1995

Gross USA:

$141,579,773

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$346,079,773

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min 84 min (10th Anniversary edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR (Dolby Stereo Spectral Recording) Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1