Red and Toby Enemies (The Fox and the Hound) - the 1981 animated film
Red and Toby are enemies (The Fox and the Hound) is a 1981 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions and loosely based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix. The 24th Disney animated feature film, the film tells the story of the unlikely friendship between a red fox named Red (Tod in the Disney original) and a bloodhound named Toby (Copper in the Disney original). The two friends struggle to preserve their friendship despite their emerging instincts and surrounding social pressures that require them to be adversaries, as they are enemies by nature.
The film was directed by Ted Berman, Richard Rich and Art Stevens, marking Berman and Rich's directorial debut. It was produced by Ron Miller, Wolfgang Reitherman and Art Stevens. The film's instrumental score was composed and directed by Buddy Baker, with Walter Sheets taking care of the orchestration.
Walt Disney Productions first obtained the film rights to Daniel P. Mannix's novel in 1967; however, the actual development of the film did not occur until the spring of 1977. Red and Toby are enemies (The Fox and the Hound) marked the last involvement of the remaining members of Disney's Nine Old Men, which included Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Although the old animators were involved in the early development of the film, the film was eventually handed over to a new generation of animators after the old animators retired. As such, it was the first film for future directors including Tim Burton, Brad Bird and John Lasseter. During production, the release of the film was delayed for more than six months following the abrupt departure of Don Bluth and his animation team. Further concerns have been raised about handling the scene where the boss is hit by a train, which has been controversially transformed since his death into a non-fatal injury for which he simply broke his leg.
Red and Toby are enemies (The Fox and the Hound) was released in theaters on July 10, 1981 by Buena Vista Distribution. The film was a financial success, becoming the 14th highest-grossing film of the year and earning $ 39,9 million in the United States. However, it initially received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the animation and voice acting of the film, but believed the film was not groundbreaking enough. Over time, however, the film became known as an underrated classic and was nominated for three awards, one of which was won. At the time of its release, it was the most expensive animated film produced to date, costing $ 12 million. It was re-released in theaters on March 25, 1988. An intermediate sequel, Red and Toby 2 (The Fox and the Hound 2) was released directly for DVD on December 12, 2006.
History
After a young red fox is orphaned, Great Ma (Big Mama) the owl and his friends, Cippi (Dinky) the finch and Peel (Boomer) the woodpecker, they arrange the adoption by the kind peasant widow Tweed, who calls him Red (Tod). Meanwhile, his neighbor, the hunter Amos Slade, brings home a young hound puppy named Toby (Copper) and introduces him to his hunting dog Sniff (Chief).
One day, Red and Toby meet and become best friends, promising each other eternal friendship. Amos gets frustrated with Toby that he constantly wanders around to play and puts him on a leash. While playing with Toby out of his joint, Red awakens Scent (Chief). Amos and Snuff (Chief) chase Red until they are stopped by Tweed.
After an argument, Amos threatens to kill Red if he violates his farm again. Hunting season arrives and Amos takes his dogs out into the desert for the time being. Meanwhile, Great Ma (Big Mama), memorial stones (Dinky) and Peel (Boomer) try to explain to Red that Toby will become his enemy. However, Red naively insists that he and Toby will remain friends forever.
The following spring, Red and Toby reach adulthood. Toby returns as an expert hunting dog, who is supposed to track down foxes. During the night, Red sneaks in to visit Toby. Their conversation awakens the Smell (Chief), which warns Amos. A chase ensues and Toby catches Red, but lets him go as he deflects Amos. Nose (Chief) catches Red trying to escape on a railroad track, but an oncoming train hits Sniff (Chief), knocking him into the river below and breaking his leg. Enraged by this, Toby and Amos blame Red for the accident and swear revenge. Realizing that Red is no longer safe with her, Tweed leaves him on a game reserve. After a disastrous night alone in the woods, Great Ma (Big Mama) introduces Red to Vicky (Vixey), a female fox who helps Red adjust to life in the forest.
Meanwhile, Amos and Toby enter the reserve and hunt down the two foxes. The chase culminates when Amos and Toby inadvertently provoke an attack by a large grizzly bear. Amos trips and falls into one of his own traps, dropping his gun slightly out of range. Toby fights the bear, but is nearly killed by the ferocious animal. Red fights the bear until they both fall into a waterfall. As Toby approaches Red as he lies in the lake below, Amos appears, ready to shoot Red. Toby positions himself in front of Red to stop Amos from shooting him, refusing to walk away. Amos lowers his gun and leaves with Toby. Red and Toby share one last smile before they part ways. At home, Tweed treats Amos while the dogs rest. Toby, before going to sleep, smiles remembering the day he met Red for the first time. On a hill, Vicky (Vixey) joins Red as they look down on Red's former home and Toby's.
Technical data
Original title The Fox and the Hound
Original language English
Country of Production United States of America
Year 1981
Duration 83 min
Relationship 1,37:1
Gender animation, adventure, dramatic
Regia Art Stevens, Ted Berman, Richard Rich
Subject Daniel P. Mannix (novel)
Film script Larry Clemmons, Ted Berman, David Michener, Peter Young, Burny Mattinson, Steve Hulett, Earl Kress, Vance Gerry
Producer Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens
Producer executive Ron Miller
Production house Walt Disney Productions
Distribution in Italian CIC
Warner Bros. Italy
Editor James Melton, James Koford
Special effects Jack Boyd, Ted Kierscey, Don Paul
Music Buddy Baker
scenography Dan Hansen, Glenn V. Villpu, Sylvia Roemer, Guy Vasilovich, Michael Peraza Jr., Joe Hale
Art director Don Griffith
Entertainers Randy Cartwright, Glen Keane, Cliff Nordberg, Ron Clements, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Ed Gombert, John Musker, Dale Oliver, Jerry Rees, Ron Husband, Dick N. Lucas, David Block, Jeffrey Varab, Chris Buck, Chuck Harvey, Hendel Butoy, Phil Nibbelink, Darrell Van Citters, Michael Cedeno, Phillip Young
Wallpapers Jim Coleman, Daniela Bielecka, Brian Sebern, Kathleen Swain
Original voice actors
Mickey Rooney: Red
Kurt RussellToby
Pearl Bailey: Great Ma
Jack AlbertsonAmos Slade
Sandy DuncanVicky
Jeanette Nolan: Widow Tweed
Pat Buttram: Nose
John Fiedler: porcupine
John McIntire: badger
Richard Bakalyan: Cippi
Paul Winchell: Peel
Keith Coogan: Red puppy
Corey Feldman: Toby puppy
Italian voice actors
Vittorio Guerrieri: Red
Massimiliano Alto: Red puppy
Claudio TrionfiToby
Fabrizio Vidale: Toby puppy
Aurora Cancian: Great Ma
Alberto MelisAmos Slade
Pinella DraganiVicky
Gabriella Genta: Widow Tweed
Giuliano Persico: Nose
Nino Scardina: porcupine
Mario Bardella: badger
Claudio Sorrentino: Cippi
Gil Baroni: Peel
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/
