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Bambi (1942)

Bambi
Bambi
G
Animation
Documentary
Drama
Family

Release Date
August 14, 1942
Director
David Hand
Cast
Hardie Albright , Stan Alexander , Bobette Audrey , Peter Behn , Thelma Boardman , Janet Chapman
Runtime
70
Main Genre
Animation
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Writers
Felix Salten , Perce Pearce , Larry Morey , Vernon Stallings , Melvin Shaw , Carl Fallberg
Tagline
A great love story.
Franchise
Disney Animated Films

Summary

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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