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The Fox and the Hound (1981) Opens in US Theaters
- The Fox and the Hound reached US theaters on 10 July 1981.[2][3][4]
- Mickey Rooney and Kurt Russell respectively star as the voices of Tod and Copper, with Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson (in his final film role), Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, John Fiedler, John McIntire, Dick Bakalyan, Paul Winchell, Keith Mitchell, and Corey Feldman in supporting roles. Loosely based on the 1967 novel by Daniel P. Mannix, the film tells the story of the unlikely friendship between a red fox named Tod and a hound named Copper, as they struggle against their emerging instincts and the realization that they are meant to be adversaries.[2]
- Walt Disney Productions first obtained the film rights to the novel by Daniel P. Mannix in 1967; however, actual development on the film would not occur until spring 1977. It marked the last involvement of the remaining members of Disney's Nine Old Men, which included Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.[2]
- The Fox and the Hound was directed by Art Stevens, Ted Berman and Richard Rich, with music by Buddy Baker; it features Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey and Jack Albertson, and runs 83 minutes. Wikipedia's infobox lists a budget of US$12 million and a gross of US$63.5 million.[2]
- It was a financial success, earning US$39.9 million domestically and receiving mixed reviews from critics. It was nominated for three awards, of which it won one.[2]
- It was re-released to theaters on March 25, 1988.[2]
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- [1]90%imdb.com/title/tt0082406imdb.com· Posted Oct 5, 2026· Starts Jul 10, 1981 ✓· 20% of score
Wikipedia's[2][3] article for the film and its list of Walt Disney Animation Studios films give the US release as 10 July 1981. The Numbers[4] lists domestic release(s): July 10th, 1981 (Wide) by Walt Disney March 25th, 1988 (Wide) by Walt Disney.
- [2]85%The Fox and the Hound - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org· Added Oct 5, 2026· 20% of score
English Wikipedia[3] article: release dates, credits, infobox figures and reception.
- [3]80%List of Walt Disney Animation Studios films - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org· Added Oct 5, 2026· 20% of score
Studio canon list with the release date of each film.[1]
- [4]80%The Fox and the Hound (1981) - The Numbersthe-numbers.com· Added Oct 5, 2026· 20% of score
Domestic release dates by run (premiere/limited and wide) from The Numbers.
- [5]70%The Fox and the Hound (1981) - TMDBthemoviedb.org· Added Oct 5, 2026· 20% of score
Film entry confirming title and year; source of the still images.[1]
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