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The Lion King (1994) -- Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
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The Lion King (1994) -- Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
The Lion King (1994) -- Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
The Lion King (1994) -- Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

Overview

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Writers:
Irene Mecchi (screenplay) and
Jonathan Roberts (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
24 June 1994 (USA) more
Tagline:
Life's greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life. more
Plot:
Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 22 wins & 22 nominations more
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The best Disney animated film ever... more

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  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
El rey león (USA: Spanish title)
King of the Jungle (USA) (original script title)
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Runtime:
89 min
Country:
USA
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
The plot-line is loosely based upon William Shakespeare's Hamlet; a story of a young prince whose uncle takes over the kingdom and marries the queen after killing the king/prince's father. After being away from home for a period of time, these events lead to the prince's plans for revenge. The prince receives some advice from his father's ghost. Also, during the scene where Zazu sings I've got a lovely bunch of Coconuts, Scar Has a skull in his hand. more
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Continuity: In the 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King' sequence, as Zazu is telling the cubs off, Nala has her front paws in the water. In the next shot, both paws are on the bank, with no time to move. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[Scar catches a mouse]
Scar: Life's not fair, is it? You see, I... well, I shall never be king. And you... shall never see the light of another day. Adieu.
Zazu: Didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with your food?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Esta noche, no (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Be Prepared more

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How is there only one male lion (mufasa), and the rest females?
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106 out of 124 people found the following comment useful:-
The best Disney animated film ever..., 10 May 2005
10/10
Author: gdswalia from India

The best Disney animated film ever...This film had it all, it was funny, emotional, had family drama, and above all, great animation and songs! My personal favorite character is Rafiki, the Baboon! I still cant forget the line he says to Simbe, "Past can hurt, but as I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it!" it is so true! i loved Zazu's weirdness, and shenzi's humor, above all, i loved Pumba's innocence and Timon's intelligence! In short, i found the film the best film ever... The voice cast is also great. Mathew did complete justice to Simba, and what can I say about Mufasa, He is the best King, and dad anyone can ever get! The movie is not meant for kids, its meant to teach every adult a lesson...to find our place in the great "Circle Of Life". I give this film a perfect 10.

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