Coming up next we have 1942's Disney animated classic "Bambi", a story about a young deer has a grows up and faces life in the forest.
The film's voice cast includes Hardie Albright, Stan Alexander, Peter Behn, Tim Davis, Ann Gillis, Cammie King, Paula Winslowe, Will Wright, Sterling Holloway, and Fred Shields.
Deep in a forest glen, every critter is excited. A new "prince" has been born. They all gather to meet the little guy, whom his mother has named Bambi.
As he grows, we find out that Bambi is a very curious little fawn, eager to explore the world around him.
And he starts to make some close connections with the woodland creatures, too. Thumper (a rabbit) and Flower (a skunk) become his best friends.
I love Thumper's response when his mother reminds him what she has taught concerning the eating of greens. "Eating greens is a special treat. It makes long ears and great big feet," he says. Turning to Bambi, he whispers, "But it sure is awful stuff to eat. I made that last part up myself."
He also makes the acquaintance of one of his own kind, a young female fawn named Faline.
One day, Bambi crosses paths with a large deer. His mother later tells him that this was his father.
Bambi's mother tells him that everyone respects this particular deer because he is very brave and has lived longer than any other deer. And that is why he is called the Great Prince of the Forest.
The seasons begin to change in the forest, and Bambi enjoys each one with his mother by his side.
All of that changes one day when a hunter shoots and kills Bambi's mother. His father comes to him and takes him home.
Soon, springtime comes to the forest, and with it comes the season of love. Bambi, now growing into a fine young buck, is warned what loves means.
Friend Owl tells of something that is called being "twitterpated." After his explanation, Bambi and friends vow that will never happen to them.
Despite their best efforts, love finds them all. Bambi is reunited with his early childhood friend Faline, and after a fierce battle with a rival, wins her heart.
Danger once again returns to the forest when more hunters show up. This time fire from their camp ignites a deadly forest fire. The forest creatures hurry out of its path. Things don't look good for Bambi, but his father comes to the rescue and saves him just in time.
When spring comes round again, all the animals hurry to see the Bambi's offspring. The twin fawns rest with their mother Faline as Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest watch over them.
Cast rundown:
Hardie Albright............................Bambi
Stan Alexander............................Young Flower
Peter Behn..................................Young Thumper
Tim Davis...................................Thumper
Ann Gillis....................................Faline
Fred Shields................................Great Prince of the Forest
And that's it for Bambi. Walt Disney considered this his favorite of the animated films he produced. The American Film Institute ranked "Man" #20 on their list of greatest heroes and villains. "Man" is the only character on the list of 100 that does not appear on screen. In 2018, a man from Missouri was sentenced for illegally poaching deer. As part of his sentencing, he was required to watch this movie once a month.
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