Animation ·Family ·Drama ·Adventure · United States of America · 1994 · 1h 29m

The Lion King

The Lion King poster
Director
Roger AllersRob Minkoff
Cast
Matthew Broderick as Simba (voice) Moira Kelly as Nala (voice) Nathan Lane as Timon (voice) Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa (voice) James Earl Jones as Mufasa (voice) Jeremy Irons as Scar (voice)
Crew
Ivan Bilancio — Editor Hans Zimmer — Original Music Composer Linda Woolverton — Screenplay Irene Mecchi — Screenplay Jonathan Roberts — Screenplay Rick Maki — Story
Tagline

The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.

Synopsis

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Trailer The Lion King — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
father murderloss of loved oneafricalioncartoonmanipulationvillainredemptionmusicalunclecoming of agemurder
Key Collaborators
Roger Allers Director Rob Minkoff Director Ivan Bilancio Editor Hans Zimmer Original Music Composer Linda Woolverton Screenplay Irene Mecchi Screenplay Jonathan Roberts Screenplay Rick Maki Story Andrew Gaskill Story Kevin Harkey Story Chris Sanders Story Larry Leker Story
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