The Sword in the Stone (1963)
The Sword in the Stone is a 1963 animation movie directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, with a running time of 1h 19m. It stars Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson and Junius Matthews.
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
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What is The Sword in the Stone about?
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
When was The Sword in the Stone released?
The Sword in the Stone was released on 25 December 1963.
How long is The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone runs 1h 19m.
Who made The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman.
Where can I watch The Sword in the Stone?
The Sword in the Stone is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Sword in the Stone
Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Sebastian Cabot as The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice)
- Karl Swenson as Merlin (voice)
- Junius Matthews as Archimedes the Owl (voice)
- Martha Wentworth as Madam Mim / Old Lady Squirrel (voice)
- Norman Alden as Kay (voice)
- Rickie Sorensen as Wart (voice)
- Ginny Tyler as Little Girl Squirrel (voice)
- Alan Napier as Sir Pellinore (voice)
- Richard Reitherman as Wart (voice)
- Robert Reitherman as Wart (voice)
- Barbara Jo Allen as Scullery Maid (voice) (uncredited)
- James MacDonald as The Wolf / Pike / Tiger Mim (voice) (uncredited)
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