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The Sword in the Stone

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The Sword in the Stone (1963)

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Reviews Counted:560

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Rotten:66

Average Rating:7.2/10

Consensus: A decent take on the legend of King Arthur, The Sword in the Stone suffers from relatively indifferent animation, but its characters are still memorable and appealing.

Runtime: 79 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: In London, during medieval times, there was a large stone with a heavy sword imbedded in it. The man who could pull the sword from the stone would become king of England, but no man, despite his... In London, during medieval times, there was a large stone with a heavy sword imbedded in it. The man who could pull the sword from the stone would become king of England, but no man, despite his strength, was able to complete the deed. However, when a young lad named Wart appears, he just might be able to pull off the impossible.... [More]

Starring: Ricky Sorenson, Karl Swenson, Norman Alden, Sebastian Cabot

Starring: Ricky Sorenson, Karl Swenson, Norman Alden, Sebastian Cabot, Martha Wentworth, Alan Napier, Junius Matthews

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Screenwriter: Bill Peet
Composer: George Bruns

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Jun 17, 2008

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