The Incredible Journey
Movie Details:
| Based on | The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford |
| Country | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Release date | November 20, 1963 |
| Running time | 1hr 20min |
| Age rating | G |
| Starring | Émile Genest John Drainie Tommy Tweed Sandra Scott Narrated by Rex Allen |
| Directed by | Fletcher Markle |
| Written by | James Algar |
| Produced by | James Algar Walt Disney |
| Cinematography by | Kenneth Peach |
| Edited by | Norman R. Palmer |
| Music by | Oliver Wallace |
| Production Company | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Worldwide Collection | $4.2 million (US/Canada) (rentals) |
Cast & Characters:
- Emile Genest as John Longridge
- John Drainie as Professor James Hunter
- Sandra Scott as Nancy Hunter
- Marion Finlayson as Elizabeth Hunter
- Ronald Cohoon as Peter Hunter
- Tommy Tweed as The Hermit
- Robert Christie as James MacKenzie
- Beth Lockerbie as Nell MacKenzie
- Beth Amos as Mrs. Oakes
- Eric Clavering as Bert Oakes
- Jan Rubeš as Carl Nurmi
- Syme Jago as Helvi Nurmi
- Muffy the Bull Terrier as Bodger
- Rink the Labrador Retriever as Luath
- Syn Cat the Siamese cat as Tao
- Rex Allen as The Narrator
Storyline:
The story follows the adventure of three pets—Luath, a Labrador Retriever; Bodger, a Bull Terrier; and Tao, a Siamese cat—as they journey 300 miles (480 km) through the Canadian wilderness to return home.
About Movie:
The Incredible Journey is an adventure film directed by Fletcher Markle and produced by Walt Disney Productions. This film is based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Scottish writer Sheila Burnford.
Released on November 20, 1963, by Buena Vista Distribution, The Incredible Journey garnered approximately $4.2 million in overall rentals. It was notable for being the final film scored by longtime Disney composer Oliver Wallace, who passed away two months before its release.
The film has remained a beloved classic, celebrated for its heartwarming story and the bond between animals and their owners. Its success led to adaptations and remakes, including the 1993 film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, which further popularized the story for new generations.