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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1995 - 29 July.5 August

Sections & Films

THE LION KING

Category: Edition 1995

Synopsis
A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

Original Title The Lion King
Italian Title Il re Leone
Category Out of competition
Section Cartoons
Tipology Animation, Feature Film
Duration 88'
Production Year 1994
Nationality USA
Directed by Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
Screenplay Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts
Music Elton John, Tim Rice
Original Voices James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons

 regista Rob MinkoffROB MINKOFF

Rob Minkoff was born on August 11, 1962 in Palo Alto, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for The lion king (1994) and Oliver & Company (1988).

 regista Roger AllersROGER ALLERS

Roger Allers was born on June 29, 1949 in Rye, New York, USA. He is known for his work on Il re leone (1994), Aladdin (1992) and La bella e la bestia (1991).