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Balto

"His story became a legend. His adventure is one you'll never forget."

1995

1h 18m

7.3(2260 votes)

Adventure

Animation

Drama

Family

Overview

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Amblin Entertainment

Amblimation

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Balto (voice)

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Boris the Goose (voice)

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Jenna (voice)

Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings

Steele the Sled Dog (voice)

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Muk and Luk (voice)

Juliette Brewer

Juliette Brewer

Young Rosy (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Nikki (voice)

Danny Mann

Danny Mann

Kaltag (voice)

Robbie Rist

Robbie Rist

Star (voice)

Sandra Dickinson

Sandra Dickinson

Dixie / Sylvie (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Simon Wells
Written by: Elana Lesser
Roger S.H. Schulman
Produced by: Steve Hickner

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