Balto (1995) 7.0
An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska. Director:Simon Wells |
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Balto (1995) 7.0
An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska. Director:Simon Wells |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kevin Bacon | ... |
Balto
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Bob Hoskins | ... |
Boris
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Bridget Fonda | ... |
Jenna
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Jim Cummings | ... |
Steele
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Phil Collins | ... |
Muk and Luk
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Jack Angel | ... |
Nikki
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Danny Mann | ... |
Kaltag
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Robbie Rist | ... |
Star
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Juliette Brewer | ... |
Rosy
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Sandra Dickinson | ... | ||
Miriam Margolyes | ... |
Grandma Rosy /
Extra Voices
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Lola Bates-Campbell | ... | ||
Donald Sinden | ... |
Doc
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William Roberts | ... |
Rosy's Father
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Garrick Hagon | ... |
Telegraph Operator
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A half-wolf, half-husky named Balto gets a chance to become a hero when an outbreak of diphtheria threatens the children of Nome, Alaska in the winter of 1925. He leads a dog team on a 600-mile trip across the Alaskan wilderness to get medical supplies. The film is based on a true story which inspired the Iditarod dog sled race. Written by Alan Katz
It's not hard to see why this movie wasn't particularly popular (check out the scene where the carpenter is shown sadly preparing small coffins), but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a look. It's actually one of the best underrated animated films of the 90's. The drama is real, the visuals are beautiful, and the story ends happily. The live action prologue and epilogue are a little distracting, but they're made up for by a random (and hilarious) visual shout-out to "E.T."