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The Sword in the Stone

Animated fantasy detailing the boyhood of King Arthur, telling how the ordinary youngster meets Merlin the magician and gets a taste of his magic before heading to London.

Animated fantasy detailing the boyhood of King Arthur, based on the novel by TH White.

While working as a humble page, Arthur meets the bumbling old wizard Merlin and gets a taste of his marvellous magic.

He sets off for London to try his hand at lifting the mysterious sword in the stone, which promises the throne of England to the man who can draw it from the rock.

1 hour, 16 minutes

Last on

Sat 4 Apr 201508:25

Credits

RoleContributor
Voice of MerlinKarl Swenson
Voice of ArthurRickie Sorensen
Voice of Sir Ector/NarratorSebastian Cabot
Voice of ArchimedesJunius Matthews
Voice of WartRobert Reitherman
Voice of Little Girl SquirrelGinny Tyler
Voice of WartRichard Reitherman
Voice of KayNorman Alden
Voice of Granny Squirrel/Madam MimMartha Wentworth
Voice of Sir PelinoreAlan Napier
Voice of Knight at TournamentThurl Ravenscroft
DirectorWolfgang Reitherman
ProducerWalt Disney
WriterBill Peet
AuthorTH White

Broadcasts

  • Fri 2 Jan 200911:05
  • New Year's Day 201009:45
  • Christmas Day 201110:50
  • Thu 3 Jan 201309:00
  • Sat 4 Apr 201508:25