The Sword in the Stone
A gentle, playful animated fable that ambles through whimsical lessons and light comic mischief toward a satisfying, warm-hearted finish.
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Quest for Camelot
A bright, tuneful animated adventure that moves briskly through forests and castles, mixing broad comedy with earnest heroism and a gentle romance.
About 1998 animated film directed by Frederik Du Chau
Genres fantasy, adventure, musical, children's, flashback
Directed by Frederik Du Chau
Written by David Seidler, Kirk DeMicco, Frederik Du Chau, Vera Chapman
Music Patrick Doyle, Erdal Kızılçay
Runtime 86 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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