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The World of Hans Christian Andersen
The World of Hans Christian Andersen (1968) American theatrical poster.jpg
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Directed by Kimio Yabuki
Music by Seichiro Uno
Studio Toei Doga
Distributed by Toei Company
Release date(s) March 19, 1968 (1968-03-19) (Japan)
March 1, 1971 (1971-03-01) (United States)
Running time 80 minutes
73 minutes (United States)
Country Japan
Language Japanese

The World of Hans Christian Andersen (アンデルセン物語, Andersen Monogatari) is a 1968 Japanese animated family fantasy film from Toei Doga, based on the works of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It was released in Japan on March 19, 1968. The film was licensed in North America by United Artists in 1971.

Synopsis

A young Hans Christian Andersen, while seeking an opera ticket, suddenly discovers the inspirations and talents he will later have for his fairy tales.

Cast

  • Chuck McCann as Uncle Oley
  • Ruth Bailew as Grandmother
  • Sidney Filson as Karen
  • Hetty Galen as Hans
  • Earl Hammond as Ducks / Theater Manager
  • Jim MacGeorge as Kaspar Kat / Governor / Hans's Father
  • Corinne Orr as Elisa / Kitty Kat / Little Boy / Match Girl / Mice
  • Frances Russell as Mice
  • Lionel Wilson as Hannibal Mouse / Mayor / Watchdog
  • Jim Yoham as Mice
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