Mary Poppins (1965)
Based on the classic book series by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews as the famous magical nanny, who arrives under mysterious means to look after the Banks children in early 1900s London. Considered one of Walt Disney's crowning achievements, the film blends live-action and animation with whimsical storytelling and song and has been a staple children's movie since its release in 1964.
Mary Poppins
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Release Date
- June 18, 1965
- Studio(s)
- Disney
- Distributor(s)
- Disney
- Cast
- Karen Dotrice , Glynis Johns , Dick Van Dyke , David Tomlinson , Julie Andrews , Matthew Garber
- Writers
- Don DaGradi , Bill Walsh
- Runtime
- 139 minutes
- Sequel(s)
- Mary Poppins Returns
- Budget
- $6 million
Summary
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
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