The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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Released April 01, 1979

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 35m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • suomi (Finnish)

Production Companies

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    Children's Television Workshop

    United States

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    Bill Melendez Productions

    United States

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    TVC London

    United States

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    Pegbar Productions

    United States

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