Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) Dir. by Mel Stuart Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum and Jack Albertson Plot When eccentric and reclusive candy company magnate Willy Wonka announces a contest for a lifetime supply of chocolate, a worldwide hunt begins for five Golden Tickets. Poor paperboy Charlie Bucket lucks into the final Ticket, … Continue reading Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
1970s
The Rescuers
The Rescuers (1977) Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery and Art Stevens Synopsis A little girl named Penny is seen throwing a bottle with a note in it in a river. The bottle makes its way to New York City, where the note is read by the members of the Rescue Aid Society: an international … Continue reading The Rescuers
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman and John Lounsbery Synopsis A narrator tells three stories from the adventures of Christopher Robin and his childhood friends/toys, led by the bear Winnie the Pooh. In the first, Pooh runs out of honey and attempts to get some from a local beehive. … Continue reading The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Robin Hood
Robin Hood (1973) Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Synopsis In a world populated entirely by animals, the rooster minstrel Alan-a-Dale narrates the tale of Robin Hood the fox and Little John the bear. After the duo steals a large quantity of money from Prince John (a lion), the prince puts a bounty on their heads and … Continue reading Robin Hood
The Aristocats
The Aristocats (1970) Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Synopsis In early 20th century Paris, housecat Duchess and her three kittens live in the house of a wealthy retired opera singer, Madame Bonfamille. One day, Madame calls a meeting with her lawyer, and leaves her entire fortune to the care of her cats - much to chagrin … Continue reading The Aristocats
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