The Sword in the Stone (1963)
Disney's animated classic The Sword in the Stone spins a new take on the tale of King Arthur of Camelot's origins as a humble squire named Wart who wishes to become the Once and Future King. Though many have tried and failed, Wart, with the help of the all-powerful (but bumbling) magician Merlin, will embark on a quest to pull the sword form the stone and lead his country to a prosperous future.
The Sword in the Stone
- Director
- Wolfgang Reitherman
- Release Date
- December 25, 1963
- Studio(s)
- Walt Disney Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Buena Vista Distribution
- Cast
- Rickie Sorensen , Karl Swenson , Junius Matthews , Sebastian Cabot , Norman Alden , Martha Wentworth
- Writers
- Bill Peet
- Runtime
- 79 Minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Disney
- Budget
- $3 Million
- Story By
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