Movie "The Lion King" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Lion King"

A young lion prince is born in Africa, thus making his uncle Scar the second in line to the throne. Scar plots with the hyenas to kill King Mufasa and Prince Simba, thus making himself King. The King is killed and Simba is led to believe by Scar that it was his fault, and so flees the kingdom in shame. After years of exile he is persuaded to return home to overthrow the usurper and claim the kingdom as his own thus completing the "Circle of Life".

Starring actors in "The Lion King" movie:

Jonathan Taylor Thomas as a character Young Simba Jonathan Taylor Thomas also starred in the next movies: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" in a role of Jake Wilkinson; "The Adventures of Pinocchio" in a role of Pinocchio;

Matthew Broderick as a character Adult Simba Matthew Broderick also starred in the next movies: "Godzilla" in a role of Dr. Niko Tatopoulos; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Walter Kresby; "Glory" in a role of Col. Robert Gould Shaw; "The Cable Guy" in a role of Steven M. Kovacs; "Deck the Halls" in a role of Steve Finch; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Simba; "The Road to Wellville" in a role of William Lightbody; "Bee Movie" in a role of Adam Flayman; "The Producers" in a role of Leo Bloom; "Then She Found Me" in a role of Ben; "Family Business" in a role of Adam McMullen; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in a role of Ferris Bueller; "The Freshman" in a role of Clark Kellogg/Narrator; "The Tale of Despereaux" in a role of Despereaux; "Election" in a role of Jim McAllister; "Ladyhawke" in a role of Phillipe Gaston; "Wonderful World" in a role of Ben Singer;

Jeremy Irons as a character Scar Jeremy Irons also starred in the next movies: "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" in a role of Simon Gruber; "The Mission" in a role of Father Gabriel; "Lolita" in a role of Humbert Humbert; "Kingdom of Heaven" in a role of Tiberias; "The Fourth Angel" in a role of Jack Elgin; "Casanova" in a role of Pucci; "The Man in the Iron Mask" in a role of Father Aramis the Priest; "Faeries" in a role of The Shapeshifter; "Stealing Beauty" in a role of Alex; "Callas Forever" in a role of Larry Kelly; "Inland Empire" in a role of Kingsley Stewart; "Eragon" in a role of Brom; "Appaloosa" in a role of Randall Bragg; "The Time Machine" in a role of Über-Morlock; "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in a role of Mike;

James Earl Jones as a character Mufasa James Earl Jones also starred in the next movies: "Conan the Barbarian" in a role of Thulsa Doom; "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" in a role of Darth Vader; "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" in a role of Darth Vader; "The Hunt for Red October" in a role of Admiral James Greer; "Patriot Games" in a role of Adm. James Greer; "The Sandlot" in a role of Mr. Mertle; "Fantasia/2000" in a role of Himself - Host; "Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins" in a role of Papa Jenkins; "Field of Dreams" in a role of Terence 'Terry' Mann; "Santa and Pete" in a role of Grandpa Nicholas; "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" in a role of Lt. Lothar Zogg; "Clean Slate" in a role of John Dolby; "Excessive Force" in a role of Jake; "Jack and the Beanstalk" in a role of The Giant;

Nathan Lane as a character Timon Nathan Lane also starred in the next movies: "Stuart Little" in a role of Snowbell 'Snow', the Little's house-cat; "Mousehunt" in a role of Ernie Smuntz; "Stuart Little 2" in a role of Snowbell; "Titan A.E." in a role of Preed; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Timon; "The Producers" in a role of Max Bialystock; "Swing Vote" in a role of Art Crumb; "At First Sight" in a role of Phil Webster; "Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild" in a role of Snowbell; "Astro Boy" in a role of Ham Egg;

Moira Kelly as a character Adult Nala Moira Kelly also starred in the next movies: "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Nala; "Dangerous Beauty" in a role of Beatrice Venier;

Ernie Sabella as a character Pumbaa Ernie Sabella also starred in the next movies: "Mousehunt" in a role of Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Pumbaa;

Niketa Calame as a character Young Nala Niketa Calame starred only in the movie "The Lion King"

Robert Guillaume as a character Rafiki Robert Guillaume also starred in the next movies: "Big Fish" in a role of Dr. Bennett (Senior); "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Rafiki; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" in a role of Philmore Walker; "Death Warrant" in a role of Hawkins; "Lean on Me" in a role of Dr. Frank Napier;

Rowan Atkinson as a character Zazu Rowan Atkinson also starred in the next movies: "Johnny English" in a role of Johnny English; "Rat Race"; "Hot Shots! Part Deux" in a role of Dexter Hayman; "Mr. Bean's Holiday" in a role of Mr. Bean; "The Witches" in a role of Mr. Stringer; "Keeping Mum" in a role of Reverend Walter Goodfellow;

Whoopi Goldberg as a character Shenzi Whoopi Goldberg also starred in the next movies: "Rat Race" in a role of Vera Baker; "Ghost" in a role of Oda Mae Brown; "Girl, Interrupted" in a role of Valerie Owens, RN; "More Dogs Than Bones" in a role of Cleo; "The Deep End of the Ocean" in a role of Candy Bliss; "Doogal" in a role of Ermintrude; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Shenzi; "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" in a role of Daniel's 'Boss'; "The Color Purple" in a role of Celie Johnson; "The Pagemaster" in a role of Fantasy; "The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns" in a role of The Grand Banshee; "The Player" in a role of Detective Avery; "Fatal Beauty" in a role of Rita Rizzoli; "Monkeybone" in a role of Death;

Cheech Marin as a character Banzai Cheech Marin also starred in the next movies: "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" in a role of Belini; "From Dusk Till Dawn" in a role of Border Guard/Chet Pussy/Carlos; "Desperado" in a role of Short Bartender; "Christmas with the Kranks" in a role of Officer Salino; "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" in a role of Stump; "Masked and Anonymous" in a role of Prospero; "Up in Smoke" in a role of Pedro De Pacas; "Cars" in a role of Ramone; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Banzai; "Tin Cup" in a role of Romeo Posar; "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"; "Born in East L.A." in a role of Rudy; "Oliver & Company" in a role of Tito; "Still Smokin" in a role of Cheech; "Paulie" in a role of Ignacio; "Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers" in a role of Corsican Brother; "Spy Kids" in a role of Felix Gumm; "Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams" in a role of Felix Gumm; "Yellowbeard" in a role of El Segundo; "Hey Watch This";

Jim Cummings as a character Ed Jim Cummings also starred in the next movies: "Shrek" in a role of Captain of Guards; "Aladdin" in a role of Razoul/Head Palace Guard; "Titan A.E." in a role of Chowquin; "Brother Bear 2" in a role of Bering/Chilkoot; "Return to Never Land" in a role of Additional Voice; "The Fox and the Hound 2" in a role of Waylon/Floyd; "Cabin Boy" in a role of Cupcake; "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" in a role of Luca/Additional Voices; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Ed; "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning" in a role of King Triton; "Antz" in a role of Additional Voices; "The Jungle Book 2" in a role of Kaa/Colonel Hathi/M.C. Monkey; "Jungle Cubs" in a role of Kaa the Snake/Fred/Jed; "Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year" in a role of Winnie the Pooh/Tigger; "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" in a role of Guards and Gypsies; "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas" in a role of Pete/Postman; "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" in a role of Additional Voices; "Balto" in a role of Steele the Sled Dog; "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II" in a role of Archdeacon; "Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron" in a role of Tom Manning; "Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You" in a role of Winnie the Pooh; "Winnie the Pooh Un-Valentine's Day" in a role of Eeyore; "The Road to El Dorado" in a role of others; "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Goofy Goes Goofy" in a role of Pete; "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt" in a role of Pete; "Bionicle: The Legend Reborn" in a role of Ackar; "The Princess and the Frog" in a role of Ray; "Tarzan & Jane" in a role of Tantor; "Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo" in a role of Tigger; "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas" in a role of Blitzen; "Piglet's Big Movie" in a role of Tigger; "Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers" in a role of Pete; "Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World" in a role of King James; "Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie" in a role of Tigger;

Madge Sinclair as a character Sarabi Madge Sinclair starred only in the movie "The Lion King"

Zoe Leader as a character Sarafina, Nala's Mother Zoe Leader starred only in the movie "The Lion King"