The Incredible Journey
“Three against the wilderness... nothing could stop them - only instinct to guide them across 200 perilous miles of Canadian wilderness!”
Synopsis
The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?
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The Incredible Journey
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-10
Top Cast
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Émile Genest
John Longridge
John Drainie
Professor Jim Hunter
Sandra Scott
Mrs. Hunter
Jan Rubeš
Carl Nurmi
Tommy Tweed
The Hermit
Syme Jago
Helvi Numi
Marion Finlayson
Elizabeth Hunter
Ronald Cohoon
Peter Hunter
Robert Christie
James MacKenzie
Beth Lockerbie
Nell MacKenzie
Iréna Mayeska
Mrs. Nurmi
Beth Amos
Mrs. Oakes
Eric Clavering
Bert Oakes
Rex Allen
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fletcher Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheila Burnford, James Algar
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- The Incredible Journey
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fletcher Markle
Sheila Burnford, James Algar
Oliver Wallace
Kenneth Peach
Norman R. Palmer
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Fletcher Markle
Director
James Algar
Writer
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Peach
Director of Photography
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
Norman R. Palmer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incredible Journey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Incredible Journey about?
The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?
Who directed The Incredible Journey?
The Incredible Journey was directed by Fletcher Markle.
Who stars in The Incredible Journey?
The principal cast of The Incredible Journey includes Émile Genest, John Drainie, Sandra Scott, Jan Rubeš, Tommy Tweed.
When was The Incredible Journey released and how long is it?
The Incredible Journey was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Incredible Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Incredible Journey was composed by Oliver Wallace.
Is The Incredible Journey based on a book or true story?
The Incredible Journey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sheila Burnford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Incredible Journey?
The Incredible Journey holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).