The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe

United Kingdom, 1979

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This is an adventure filled animated tale of two brothers and two sisters who cross through an enchanted wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia, land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch, who brings eternal winter to the land. It is up to the children to join the noble lion, Aslan, and bring Springtime and happiness back to Narnia.

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Credits

director

Bill Melendez

producer

Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez

production company

BBC

Duration

01:35:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1979

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