The King and the Mockingbird(1980)
Le Roi et l'Oiseau
The King and the Mockingbird Synopsis
A young shepherdess and a chimneysweep plan to get married and escape the clutches of a tyrannical king in love with her, assisted by the guile of a cheeky mockingbird, the king's archenemy.
The King and the Mockingbird (1980) is a animation, family and fantasy film directed by Paul Grimault, released on March 19, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Jean Martin, Renaud Marx, Agnès Viala and Pascal Mazzotti. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 423 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Grimault
- Writers:
- Paul Grimault, Jacques Prévert, Hans Christian Andersen
- Producers:
- André Sarrut, Robert Dorfmann
- Cinematographer:
- Gérard Soirant
- Composer:
- Wojciech Kilar
- Production:
- Les Films Paul Grimault, Les Films Gibé, Antenne 2
- Status:
- Released
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THE KING AND THE MOCKINGBIRD Trailer [1980]
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The King and the Mockingbird Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Martin
as L’oiseau (voice)
Renaud Marx
as Le ramoneur (voice)
- Agnès Viala
Agnès Viala
as La bergère (voice)
Pascal Mazzotti
as Le roi (voice)
Albert Médina
as Le belluaire / Le haut hurleur (voice)
- Philippe Derrez
Philippe Derrez
as Le liftier / Le speaker (voice)
Raymond Bussières
as Le chef de la police (voice)
Roger Blin
as L’aveugle (voice)
Claude Piéplu
as Le maire du palais (voice)
Hubert Deschamps
as Le sentencieux (voice)
- Jeanne Witta
Jeanne Witta
as (Voice)
Jacques Colombat
as (Voice)
Key crew
Directed by Paul Grimault, written by Paul Grimault, Jacques Prévert and Hans Christian Andersen, produced by André Sarrut and Robert Dorfmann.
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The King and the Mockingbird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 423 ratings.
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The King and the Mockingbird – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King and the Mockingbird online?
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The King and the Mockingbird (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The King and the Mockingbird?
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The main cast of The King and the Mockingbird (1980) includes Jean Martin, Renaud Marx, Agnès Viala, Pascal Mazzotti and Albert Médina. The film was directed by Paul Grimault. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King and the Mockingbird released?
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The King and the Mockingbird was released on March 19, 1980 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The King and the Mockingbird worth watching?
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The King and the Mockingbird (1980) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 423 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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