| The Incredible Journey | |
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| Directed by | Fletcher Markle |
| Written by | James Algar |
| Based on | The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford |
| Produced by | James Algar Walt Disney |
| Starring | Émile Genest John Drainie Tommy Tweed Sandra Scott |
| Narrated by | Rex Allen |
| Cinematography | Kenneth Peach |
| Edited by | Norman R. Palmer |
| Music by | Oliver Wallace |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
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Running time | 80 min. |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $4.2 million (US/Canada) (rentals)[1] |
The Incredible Journey is a 1963 Canadian-American adventure film directed by Fletcher Markle and produced by Walt Disney Productions. Based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Scottish writer Sheila Burnford,[2] the film follows the adventure of Luath the Labrador Retriever, Bodger the Bull Terrier, and Tao the Siamese cat as they journey 300 miles (480 km) through the Canadian wilderness to return to their home. The film's human cast consists of Émile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, and Sandra Scott, with Rex Allen providing narration.
Released on November 20, 1963 by Buena Vista Distribution, the film received $4.2 million in overall rentals. It was the final film to be scored by longtime Disney composer Oliver Wallace, who died two months prior to its release.
- ^ "All-time Film Rental Champs", Variety, 7 January 1976 p 48
- ^ Wilson, Staci Layne (2007). Animal Movies Guide. Running Free Press. p. 15. ISBN 9780967518534.