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The most sensational sound you'll ever see! - Fantasia
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Title: Fantasia

Release Date: 13 Nov 1940

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Director: Walt Disney Productions

Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions

Overview: Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound! See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.4 (3071 votes)

Cast

  • Narrator - Narrative Introductions: Deems Taylor
  • Mickey Mouse (segment 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice') (voice): Walt Disney
  • Soloist (segment 'Ave Maria') (singing voice): Julietta Novis
  • Self - Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski
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