The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979)
This Emmy Award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first book of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.
Cast
- Rachel Warren - Lucy (voice)
- Susan Sokol - Susan (voice)
- Reg Williams - Peter (voice)
- Simon Adams - Edmund (voice)
- Victor Spinetti - Mr. Tumnus (voice)
- Dick Vosburgh - Professor (voice)
- Don Parker - Mr. Beaver (voice)
- Liz Proud - Mrs. Beaver (voice)
- Stephen Thorne - Aslan (voice)
- Beth Porter - Witch (voice)
Screenplay
- David D. Connell (Adaptation)
- C. S. Lewis (Novel)
- Bill Melendez (Adaptation)
Themes
Portal to the Enchanted World, Wizards and Sorcery, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe
Keywords
witch, based on novel or book, resurrection, portal, betrayal, mythological beast, magical creature, ancient prophecy, based on young adult novel, christian allegory, religious allegory
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about?
- This Emmy Award winner for Best Animated Special is based on the first book of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Four children pass through a mystic portal in a wardrobe and discover the magical kingdom of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. There, an evil witch's spell has cast the land into eternal winter. Fearing that an ancient prophecy is coming to fruition, and that the children are Narnia's rightful rulers, the White Witch tricks their youngest brother into betraying his family, enacting an ancient magic that she can use to halt the fulfillment of the prophecy. Now, only Aslan, noble lion and High King above all kings in Narnia, can help them defeat the witch, restore springtime to Narnia, and claim their rightful places on the throne.
- Who directed The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was directed by Bill Melendez.
- Who stars in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stars Rachel Warren, Susan Sokol, Reg Williams, Simon Adams, Victor Spinetti, Dick Vosburgh.
- How long is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a Animation, Family, TV Movie, Fantasy, Adventure film.
- Where was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe produced?
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
- The themes of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe include: Portal to the Enchanted World, Wizards and Sorcery, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe.