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Saludos Amigos (1942)

“Walt Disney goes South American in his gayest musical Technicolor feature”

5.8/10 · 537 votes 0h 42m nr AdventureAnimationMusicDocumentary

#5 of 5 films from 1942 #1438 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts · Written by Ted Sears, Joe Grant, Homer Brightman, Ralph Wright

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Overview

A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international traveling companions are none other than those famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life....South American-style.

Cast

Fred Shieldsas Narrator
Zé Cariocaas José Carioca (voice)
Pinto Colvigas Goofy (voice)
Walt Disneyas Self
Clarence Nashas Donald Duck (voice)
Lee Blairas Lee Blair
Mary Blairas Mary Blair
Stuart Buchananas Flight Attendant (voice)
Norman Fergusonas Norman Ferguson
Frank Grahamas Frank Graham
Frank Thomasas Frank Thomas

Facts

Release dateAugust 24, 1942
Runtime42 min (0h 42m) — shorter as the 1942 average of 79 min
GenresAdventure, Animation, Music, Documentary
LanguageEN
Box office$1,135,000
IMDbtt0036326

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Questions

How long is Saludos Amigos?
Saludos Amigos runs 42 minutes (0h 42m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Saludos Amigos worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 537 votes, which places it #5 of 5 films released in 1942 in this index (top 20%) and #1438 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Saludos Amigos?
Saludos Amigos was directed by Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fantasia (1940), Peter Pan (1953), Alice in Wonderland (1951).
Who stars in Saludos Amigos?
Fred Shields as Narrator; Zé Carioca as José Carioca (voice); Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice); Walt Disney as Self; Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice); Lee Blair as Lee Blair.
What is Saludos Amigos rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Saludos Amigos?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/90159.

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