Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life(1981)
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life Synopsis
Former Disney child star Hayley Mills returns to the Walt Disney Studio for a look at the techniques of animated film production, with various veteran Disney animators illustrating said techniques.
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981) is a animation, family and documentary film directed by William Reid, released on April 26, 1981 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Ken Anderson, Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews and Patty Andrews. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Reid
- Writers:
- Phil May, Bob King, William Reid
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Anderson
as Self
Laverne Andrews
as Self (as The Andrews Sisters)
Maxene Andrews
as Self (as The Andrews Sisters)
Patty Andrews
as Self (as The Andrews Sisters)
Pearl Bailey
as Self
Marc Davis
as Self
Ollie Johnston
as Self
- Ward Kimball
Ward Kimball
as Self
Hayley Mills
as Self - Host
Key crew
Directed by William Reid, written by Phil May, Bob King and William Reid.
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Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life?
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The main cast of Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981) includes Ken Anderson, Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews and Pearl Bailey. The film was directed by William Reid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life released?
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Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life was released on April 26, 1981 and runs for 49m.
Is Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life worth watching?
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Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.