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This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed.
Plot. In the Pride Lands of Tanzania, a pride of lions rule over the kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi's newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom's shaman and advisor. Mufasa's younger brother, Scar, covets the throne.
Synopsis. The sun rises over the Pride Lands. Animals from all corners of the kingdom head over to Pride Rock ("Circle of Life"). The ruling lions King Mufasa (voice of James Earl Jones) and Queen Sarabi (voice of Alfre Woodard) are welcoming the birth of their cub, Simba.
This article is about the 1994 traditionally animated film. For the 2019 live action computer-animated film of the same name, see The Lion King (2019 film). The Lion King is an animated, musical/drama feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation as the 32nd film in the Disney Animated...
The Lion King: Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff. With Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Broderick, Niketa Calame-Harris, Jim Cummings. Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
Jun 24, 1994 · “The Lion King” is the first Disney animated feature not based on an existing story. In another sense, it is based on half the stories in classical mythology. It tells the tale of the birth, childhood and eventual manhood of Simba, a lion cub.
Jun 15, 1994 · Movie Synopsis. An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters, and award-winning music set the stage for the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who "just can't wait to be king."