Anastasia
A decade after she was separated from her family, an eighteen-year-old orphan with hazy memories sets out for Paris in hopes of reuniting with her grandmother. She is accompanied by two con men who intend to pass her off as the Grand Duchess Anastasia to the Dowager Empress for a reward.
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Don Bluth
Gary Goldman
George Villaflor
Danny Taverna
Vic Villacorta
Daniel Hung Yuan Chiang
Danny I. Tolentino
Jun Lofamia
Will Makra
Abraham DeOcampo
Sinead Somers
Stephen L. Holt
Nelson 'Rey' Bohol
Troylan B. Caro
Juan 'Jo' Luna
Fred A. Reilly
Michael Isaak
Noly Zamora
Alan Cranny
Martin Hanley
David J. Hardy
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Facts
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John Cusack could not sing, so Jonathan Dokuchitz performed his singing duties for the character Dimitri in the final cut.
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The songwriters wrote the opening track 'Once Upon a December' during a heatwave, sweating while describing winter imagery.
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Liz Callaway's demo vocals were used in the final film after producers liked her audition tapes intended only for background roles.
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Hank Azaria won the role of Vladimir in just ten minutes during his audition, beating out other considered actors like Martin Short.
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Fox Animation Studios was established in Phoenix, Arizona, because the state offered $1 million in job training funds and low-interest loans.
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This adaptation is quite similar to the Brynner/Bergman telling of this story from 1956 - only this one features one of Disney's better baddies to liven it up and inject a bit of nasty menace to the proceedings. When Rasputin is cast aside by the Russian Imperial family, he brings down a curse on their heads that results in revolution, murder and mayhem. Shortly afterwards, a young girl is walking past a boarded-up palace one chilly evening and she breaks in. That's when she encounters the sheltering young "Dimitri" and his cohort "Vladimir". The former man takes a bit of a shine to the young girl, and after a few glances at some of the portraiture adorning the walls, concludes that she could be the eponymous Grand Duchess and their ticket to riches in Paris. She's not as willing at the con artistry as they are, but is hungry and cold and desperate so accompanies them to France where an intense course of training, a convenient friendship with "Sophie" and some perseverance sees her in the presence of her would-be grandmother, the Dowager Empress. Will the old and somewhat sceptical lady be convinced...?Meantime, the spectre of their erstwhile spiritual advisor is aware that she is perhaps on the cusp of restoring the Romanov fortunes, and so conjures up all of his dastardly might to ensure that the demise of the family is complete. Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens provide a modestly powerful score but the lavish look of the film, some colourful visual effects (mindful of "Sleeping Beauty" from 1959) and a solid script deliver an entertaining story of just how powerful love can be - even when faced with the lure of an enormous diamond tiara.
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The directors of Anastasia are Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, George Villaflor, Danny Taverna, Vic Villacorta, Daniel Hung Yuan Chiang, Danny I. Tolentino, Jun Lofamia, Will Makra, Abraham DeOcampo, Sinead Somers, Stephen L. Holt, Nelson 'Rey' Bohol, Troylan B. Caro, Juan 'Jo' Luna, Fred A. Reilly, Michael Isaak, Noly Zamora, Alan Cranny, Martin Hanley, and David J. Hardy.
The cast of Anastasia includes Meg Ryan as Anastasia (voice), Christopher Lloyd as Rasputin (voice), Kirsten Dunst as Young Anastasia (voice), Glenn Walker Harris Jr. as Young Dimitri (voice), John Cusack as Dimitri (voice), Mickie McGowan as Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited), Kelsey Grammer as Vladimir (voice), Lacey Chabert as Young Anastasia (singing voice), Liz Callaway as Anastasia (singing voice), Arthur Malet as Travelling Man / Major Domo (voice), Angela Lansbury as Dowager Empress Marie (voice), Debra Mooney as Actress (voice), and more.
The duration of Anastasia is 1h 34 mins.
Yes. Anastasia has 4 trailers on Fanbiz, including Anastasia - Trailer A (1997 Theatrical Teaser Trailer) (35mm 4K). Watch them on this page.
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Anastasia was released on 20 Nov 1997.
Anastasia is listed under Animation, Family, Fantasy, and Adventure on Fanbiz.
Anastasia has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 7.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "This adaptation is quite similar to the Brynner/Bergman telling of this story from 1956 - only this one features one of Disney's better baddies to liven it up and inject a bit o..."
1. John Cusack could not sing, so Jonathan Dokuchitz performed his singing duties for the character Dimitri in the final cut. 2. The songwriters wrote the opening track 'Once Upon a December' during a heatwave, sweating while describing winter imagery. 3. Liz Callaway's demo vocals were used in the final film after producers liked her audition tapes intended only for background roles. 4. Hank Azaria won the role of Vladimir in just ten minutes during his audition, beating out other considered actors like Martin Short. 5. Fox Animation Studios was established in Phoenix, Arizona, because the state offered $1 million in job training funds and low-interest loans.
