Lambert the Sheepish Lion
1951 · short film · NR · 8 min · ★ 7.0
Disney Legend Sterling Holloway narrates this classic animated short. A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. Doted on by his mother, but teased by the other lambs, Lambert soon grows to become a massive lion, but as shy and gentle as the ewe who raised him. When a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?
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Details
- Years
- 1951
- Release date
- 1952-02-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (117 votes)
Themes
- lion
- cartoon
- lamb
- short film
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Animated Short Film · 1952 · nominated
Cast & crew
Sterling Holloway
as Narrator
June Foray
as Mrs. Sheep/Lambert (purring and meowing)/Lambs (voice)
Stan Freberg
as Lambert (voice)
James MacDonald
as Wolf / Lambert (roaring) (voice)
Directed by Jack Hannah