Film – The Rescuers (1977)
The Disney animated feature The Rescuers combines two fantasy novels by Margery Sharp. The movie features a pair of mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca, who set out to rescue a little girl named Penny kidnapped by Miss Medusa. With the help of colorful animal companions, they take on the task after human law enforcement fails. The movie includes voices by Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, and others. The Rescuers was a box office success, proving popular among audiences.
The film blends comedy with moments of genuine terror, following the classic Disney tradition. Despite the $8 million investment and the four-year production period, it garnered a significant return. The Rescuers is considered one of Disney’s beloved cartoon films created after Walt Disney’s passing. A sequel titled The Rescuers Down Under, introducing heavy computerized animation, was released in 1990.
The movie carries a G rating and falls under the genres of Action, Adventure, and Children’s/Family entertainment. Disney enthusiasts continue to appreciate The Rescuers for its engaging storytelling and endearing characters.
