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Disney's Noah
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Directed by Ken Kwapis
Produced by Steven North
Written by Juliet Giglio
Keith Giglio
Charles F. Bohl
Starring Tony Danza
Wallace Shawn
Jane Sibbett
Music by Van Dyke Parks
Cinematography Ron Orieux
Brian Whittred
Studio Noah Productions Ltd.
Walt Disney Television
Distributed by Buena Vista Television
Release date(s) October 11, 1998 (1998-10-11)
Running time 120 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Disney's Noah is a fun TV movie from 1998. It was directed by Ken Kwapis. The movie first showed on October 11, 1998. It was part of The Wonderful World of Disney. The main star is Tony Danza. He plays a builder who changes a lot. He builds a huge ark, just like the one Noah built long ago! Wallace Shawn and Jane Sibbett are also in the movie.

The Story of Noah

The story of Disney's Noah is about a builder named Norman Waters. Tony Danza plays Norman. One day, an angel named Zach appears. Wallace Shawn plays Zach. Zach tells Norman he needs to build a giant ark. It has to be just like Noah's Ark from the Bible!

Norman has only 40 days to do it. Why? To get ready for a huge flood! Norman must save his family and his town. This big task helps Norman change his life. He learns important lessons along the way.

Meet the Cast

This movie features many talented actors. They bring the characters to life. Here are some of the main actors and who they play:

  • Tony Danza as Norman Waters: The main character, a builder who gets a big surprise.
  • Wallace Shawn as Zach: The angel who gives Norman his special mission.
  • Jane Sibbett as Angela: Norman's wife.
  • Chris Marquette as Daniel Waters: One of Norman's sons.
  • Jesse Moss as Levon Waters: Another of Norman's sons.
  • Michal Suchánek as Benny Waters: Norman's youngest son.
  • Lloyd Berry as Noah: The original Noah, who appears in the story.
  • Kevin McNulty as Norman's boss: The person Norman works for.
  • Nicola Cavendish as Penelope: The owner of a local restaurant.
  • Paul Coeur as Ray: An inspector.
  • Jane McGregor as Kathy Simmons: Levon's girlfriend.
  • Joe Norman Shaw as Aris: Another builder who is Norman's competitor.
  • Jaia Talisman as Cute woman (as Anita Matthys): Aris’ girlfriend.
  • Melanie Merkosky as Cheerleader #1
  • Lisa Christie as Telephone Girl #3
  • Kyla Wise as Elevator Girl (as Kyla Anderson)
  • Linda Red Hawk: Yoga Teacher
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