Walt & El Grupo(2008)
With the world on the brink of war, and the Nazi influence growing in South America, the U.S. Government sought help from a bunch of artists.
Walt & El Grupo Synopsis
The year was 1941, and the world was on the brink of war. In an effort to improve relations between the Americas, the Roosevelt administration called upon one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers to embark on a special goodwill tour. Written and directed by Theodore Thomas (“Frank and Ollie”) and produced by Kuniko Okubo, the documentary WALT & EL GRUPO chronicles the amazing ten-week trip that Walt Disney and his hand-picked group of artists and filmmaking talent (later known as “El Grupo”) took to South America at the behest of the U.S. Government as part of the Good Neighbor Policy.
Walt & El Grupo (2008) is a documentary and family film directed by Theodore Thomas, released on September 8, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Walt Disney, Diane Disney, John Canemaker and Blaine Gibson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Theodore Thomas
- Writers:
- Theodore Thomas
- Status:
- Released
Walt & El Grupo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walt Disney
as Self (archive footage)
Diane Disney
as Self
John Canemaker
as Self
Blaine Gibson
as Self
J.B. Kaufman
as Self
- Flávio Barroso
Flávio Barroso
as Self
- Lydia Bodrero
Lydia Bodrero
as Self
- Harriet Burns
Harriet Burns
as Self
- Josefina Molina Chazarreta
Josefina Molina Chazarreta
as Self
- Juan Carlos González
Juan Carlos González
as Self
- Janet Lansburgh
Janet Lansburgh
as Self
- Letícia Pinheiro
Letícia Pinheiro
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Theodore Thomas, written by Theodore Thomas.
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Walt & El Grupo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 20 ratings.
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Walt & El Grupo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walt & El Grupo online?
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Walt & El Grupo (2008) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Walt & El Grupo?
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The main cast of Walt & El Grupo (2008) includes Walt Disney, Diane Disney, John Canemaker, Blaine Gibson and J.B. Kaufman. The film was directed by Theodore Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Walt & El Grupo released?
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Walt & El Grupo was released on September 8, 2008 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Walt & El Grupo worth watching?
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Walt & El Grupo (2008) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.