Homeward Bound – The Incredible Journey

Description

This new and thoroughly captivating theatrical hit from
Disney has become an instant favorite with audiences of all ages. You’ll lose
your heart to Chance, a fun-loving American bulldog pup; Sassy, a hilarious
Himalayan cat who lives up to her name; and Shadow, a wise old golden
retriever — all of whom express themselves with very familiar human voices!
The adventure begins when the loving owners of these irresistible pets are
forced to leave them in the temporary care of a friend who lives hundreds of
miles away. But after several days, the worried animals begin to think their
family must be in trouble, so they decide to head for home. On their
incredible journey across the ruggedly beautiful Sierras, they encounter
unexpected surprises from man, beast, and nature alike. It’s an unforgettable
story of love, courage, and devotion that will delight and inspire generations
to come!|To film a scene in which Shadow tries to get out of a pit but keeps
slipping back because he can’t get a good grip, one trainer stood at the top
of the pit calling the dog while another trainer stood at the bottom telling
the dog to stay. When he did as commanded he would naturally start sliding
downward.|For the scene in which Chance is too curious for his own good,
rubber porcupine needles were attached to the side of his face with spirit
gum. To give the impression that Sassy is trying to pull out the needles, cat
food was smeared on the dog’s face.|Fake cats, a mechanical cat, and a real
cat were used to film the scene in which Sassy goes over a waterfall.
Walt Disney studios had previously adapted Sheila Burnford’s
classic animal-adventure novel The Incredible Journey in 1963, and the story
proves just as durable in this popular 1993 version, in which the heroic trio
of animals are given voices provided by Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, and Sally
Field. They don’t actually speak (like the clever critters in Babe), but we
hear their “voices” as the lost household pets–Shadow the golden retriever,
Chance the bulldog, and Sassy the cat–survive a harrowing series of
adventures as they struggle to find their way home. Perfect entertainment for
kids, this frequently clever movie offers an abundance of wildlife and
beautiful location scenery, and the vocal performances by Ameche, Fox, and
Field are surprisingly effective. A hit with parents and children alike, the
film was followed by a sequel in 1996. –Jeff Shannon

Features:

Product Details:

• Genre: ACTION, Action/Adventure, LIVE
• Format: Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Full Screen, Dolby, Subtitled
• Contributor: Robert Hays, Duwayne Dunham, Linda Woolverton, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Don Alder, Caroline Thompson, Ed Bernard, Jean Smart, Michael J. Fox, Kevin Chevalia See more
• Language: English, Spanish, French
• Runtime: 1 hour and 24 minutes
• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ G (General Audience)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.6 x 5.4 x 7.5 inches; 2.4 Ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎
• Director ‏ : ‎ Duwayne Dunham
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Full Screen, Dolby, Subtitled
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 24 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2000
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Don Alder, Ed Bernard