Balto (film) facts for kids
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Theatrical release poster by John Alvin.
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| Directed by | Simon Wells |
| Produced by | Steve Hickner |
| Screenplay by | Cliff Ruby Elana Lesser David Steven Cohen Roger S. H. Schulman |
| Story by | Cliff Ruby Elana Lesser |
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| Music by | James Horner |
| Cinematography | Jan Richter-Friis |
| Editing by | Renee Edwards Nick Fletcher Sim Evan-Jones |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | December 22, 1995 |
| Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $31 million |
| Money made | $11.3 million |
Balto is an exciting adventure film from 1995. It mixes both real actors and animated characters. The movie was directed by Simon Wells. It was made by Amblin Entertainment and released by Universal Pictures.
The story of Balto is based on a true event. It tells about a brave dog named Balto who helped save children. These children were sick during a serious diphtheria outbreak in 1925. This happened in a snowy town called Nome, Alaska. The film features the voices of famous actors like Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Jim Cummings, Phil Collins, and Bob Hoskins. Some parts of the movie with real actors were filmed in New York City's Central Park.
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About the Movie Balto
Balto was the last animated movie made by Steven Spielberg's studio, Amblimation. Even though the movie didn't make a lot of money at first, it became very popular later. This was thanks to strong sales when people could buy it for their homes. Because of this success, two more movies were made: Balto II: Wolf Quest (in 2002) and Balto III: Wings of Change (in 2004). These sequels were fully animated and did not include any live-action scenes.
The True Story Behind Balto
The film is inspired by a real event from 1925. A dangerous sickness called diphtheria spread in Nome, Alaska. The only medicine that could help was far away. It needed to be brought quickly across a long, frozen path. A team of brave sled dogs and their drivers, called mushers, took on this important task. Balto was one of these heroic dogs. He helped lead the final part of the journey, bringing the life-saving medicine to Nome.
Making the Film
The movie Balto was created by the Amblimation studio. This studio was based in the UK and was part of Steven Spielberg's company. Spielberg himself, along with Kathleen Kennedy and Bonne Radford, helped oversee the movie's production. The film combined traditional hand-drawn animation with live-action scenes. This made it unique for its time.
Sequels and Legacy
After the first Balto movie, fans wanted more of the brave dog's adventures. This led to two direct-to-video sequels. Balto II: Wolf Quest explored Balto's wolf heritage. Balto III: Wings of Change focused on Balto's role in the early days of air travel in Alaska. These sequels continued Balto's story, even though different voice actors were used. The original film remains a beloved story about courage and friendship.
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Kevin Bacon voices Balto
See also
In Spanish: Balto (película) para niños
