Walt & El Grupo
“With the world on the brink of war, and the Nazi influence growing in South America, the U.S. Government sought help from a bunch of artists.”
Synopsis
The year was 1941, and the world was on the brink of war. In an effort to improve relations between the Americas, the Roosevelt administration called upon one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers to embark on a special goodwill tour. Written and directed by Theodore Thomas (“Frank and Ollie”) and produced by Kuniko Okubo, the documentary WALT & EL GRUPO chronicles the amazing ten-week trip that Walt Disney and his hand-picked group of artists and filmmaking talent (later known as “El Grupo”) took to South America at the behest of the U.S. Government as part of the Good Neighbor Policy.
Top Cast
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Walt Disney
Self (archive footage)
Diane Disney
Self
John Canemaker
Self
Blaine Gibson
Self
J.B. Kaufman
Self
Flávio Barroso
Self
Lydia Bodrero
Self
Harriet Burns
Self
Josefina Molina Chazarreta
Self
Juan Carlos González
Self
Janet Lansburgh
Self
Letícia Pinheiro
Self
Andres A. Chazarreta Ruiz
Self
Cindy Sears
Self
Jeanette Thomas
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Thomas
- Original Title
- Walt & El Grupo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Thomas
Theodore Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Thomas
Writer
Theodore Thomas
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walt & El Grupo
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What is Walt & El Grupo about?
The year was 1941, and the world was on the brink of war. In an effort to improve relations between the Americas, the Roosevelt administration called upon one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers to embark on a special goodwill tour. Written and directed by Theodore Thomas (“Frank and Ollie”) and produced by Kuniko Okubo, the documentary WALT & EL GRUPO chronicles the amazing ten-week trip that Walt Disney and his hand-picked group of artists and filmmaking talent (later known as “El Grupo”) took to South America at the behest of the U.S. Government as part of the Good Neighbor Policy.
Who directed Walt & El Grupo?
Walt & El Grupo was directed by Theodore Thomas.
Who stars in Walt & El Grupo?
The principal cast of Walt & El Grupo includes Walt Disney, Diane Disney, John Canemaker, Blaine Gibson, J.B. Kaufman.
When was Walt & El Grupo released and how long is it?
Walt & El Grupo was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walt & El Grupo?
Walt & El Grupo holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).