Saving Mr. Banks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saving Mr. Banks |
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| Directed by | John Lee Hancock |
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| Music by | Thomas Newman |
| Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
| Editing by | Mark Livolsi |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 20, 2013 (BFI London Film Festival) November 29, 2013 (United Kingdom) December 13, 2013 (United States) January 9, 2014 (Australia) |
| Running time | 125 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
| Money made | $117.9 million |
Saving Mr. Banks is a 2013 true story comedy-drama movie. It tells the real-life story of how the famous 1964 Disney movie Mary Poppins was made. The film shows the interesting and sometimes difficult talks between Walt Disney and the author of Mary Poppins, P. L. Travers.
The movie stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as P. L. Travers. Other actors like Paul Giamatti, Bradley Whitford, and Colin Farrell also appear in the film.
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About Saving Mr. Banks
This movie takes you back to the 1960s. It shows how Walt Disney tried for many years to convince P. L. Travers to let him turn her beloved book, Mary Poppins, into a movie. Travers was very protective of her characters and story. She was worried that Disney would change them too much.
The film also looks back at Travers' childhood in Australia. These memories helped her create the magical world of Mary Poppins. Understanding her past helps explain why she was so careful about her story.
Meet the Main Characters
Walt Disney (Played by Tom Hanks)
Walt Disney was a famous American film producer and businessman. He created many beloved cartoon characters and built the Disneyland theme park. In Saving Mr. Banks, he is shown as a determined and charming person. He really wanted to bring Mary Poppins to the big screen. Tom Hanks worked hard to capture Disney's personality and way of speaking.
P. L. Travers (Played by Emma Thompson)
P. L. Travers was the author of the Mary Poppins books. She was a British writer born in Australia. In the movie, she is shown as a very strict and proper person. She had strong ideas about her characters and did not want them changed. Emma Thompson has said that playing P. L. Travers was one of the hardest roles she has ever had. She had to show both Travers' tough outer shell and her deeper feelings.
Other Important Characters
- Ralph (Played by Paul Giamatti): He is Travers' kind and understanding chauffeur in Los Angeles. He helps her get used to the new surroundings.
- The Sherman Brothers (Played by Jason Schwartzman and B. J. Novak): These are the talented songwriters, Robert and Richard Sherman. They wrote the famous songs for the Mary Poppins movie. They try to work with Travers to create the music for the film.
- Travers Goff (Played by Colin Farrell): He is Travers' father, shown in flashbacks. His relationship with young Travers (whose real name was Helen Goff) is a key part of her story.
Making the Movie
Filming for Saving Mr. Banks started in September 2012. Most of the movie was shot in the Los Angeles area. Some scenes were filmed at the real Disney Studios. The filmmakers were very careful to make sure everything looked like it did in the 1960s. They even made sure that no rides built after 1964 were seen in the background.
Originally, a different famous actress, Meryl Streep, was considered for the role of P. L. Travers. However, Emma Thompson ended up taking the part.
What Critics Thought
Saving Mr. Banks first showed at the London Film Festival on October 20, 2013. Many movie critics really liked the film. They especially praised the acting by Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. The Hollywood Reporter, a well-known movie magazine, said the film was a "moving comedy-drama" that was made even better by the excellent performances. The movie earned over $117 million worldwide.
Images for kids
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The former Animation Building on the Walt Disney Studios lot, which served as a primary filming location for the film.
See also
In Spanish: Saving Mr._Banks para niños
