1977 · 78 min · G

The Rescuers

Name: The Rescuers
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Animation, Adventure
Released: 1977
Duration: 78 min
Cast: Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn, Jeanette Nolan

Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, Art Stevens · Fantasy, Family, Animation, Adventure

The Rescuers (1977) is a Fantasy film, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, and Art Stevens set in Louisiana and New York City during the 1970s. It runs 78 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Artie Butler

Cast

Bob NewhartEva GaborGeraldine PageJoe FlynnJeanette NolanPat ButtramJim JordanJohn McIntire

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Louisiana New York City

Setting

Wilderness Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Themes

Family & Loyalty

Tone

WhimsicalComedic

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderNon Human Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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