Frank and Ollie

"Their friendship changed the face of animation."

Oct 20 1995 PG 1h 29m
Documentary

Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!

Plot

Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known.

Written by

Theodore Thomas

Directed by

Theodore Thomas

Cast

Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Sylvia Roemer

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures, Theodore Thomas Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win total

Trailers
Walt Disney Home Video Frank & Ollie (1998) Home Video Trailer
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Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
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