Balto (1995)

"One of the best family movies of the season. A thrilling adventure full of imagination and humor.  Michael Medved, PBS/Sneak Previews

Editor's Note Based on the true adventure of an Alaskan sled dog named Balto who trekked across the frozen tundra to deliver a serum to a remote village in 1925, BALTO is a heartwarming animated film that features the voices of Kevin Bacon and Bridget Fonda. Balto, who is half wolf and half dog and therefore an outcast among the other dogs, must endure the treacherous attacks of the evil Steele as he tries to lead the precious cargo of serum through the dangerous Alaskan winter to save the village of Nome from diphtheria as well as win the love of Jenna, a female dog with whom he has fallen in love.

	Simon Wells - Director
	Jan Richter-Friis - Director of Photography
	Steven Spielberg - Executive Producer
	Sim Evan-Jones - Film Editor
	Nick Fletcher - Film Editor
	James Horner - Musical Score
	Steve Windwood - Performer
	Steve Hickner - Producer
	Hans Bacher - Production Designer
	Cliff Ruby - Story By
	Elana Lesser - Story By
	Phil Collins - Voice Of
	Kevin Bacon - Voice Of
	Bob Hoskins - Voice Of
	Bridget Fonda - Voice Of

This exciting animated adventure film tells the story of Balto, a brave canine who treks through the Alaskan wilderness during a blizzard to save the lives of sick children.| Steele, an overly proud dog who is admired by the other canines in Nome, delights in making fun of Balto, who is half dog and half wolf.| Meanwhile, Balto has fallen in love with Jenna, a beautiful Husky, and he attempts to win her over by proving his bravery. The perfect opportunity arises when he sets out to find a rescue team that disappeared while trying to deliver an antitoxin to the young victims of a diphtheria epidemic. Assisting Balto on his journey are his buddies -- the twin polar bears Muk and Luk, and a wisecracking goose named Boris.| Based on the true story of a dogsled team that delivered a cure to Alaskan diphtheria victims during the winter of 1925, "Balto" offers perfect entertainment for all ages.| Sight and Sound
"...Young children will find BALTO enthralling..." 04/01/1996 p.37-8

Chicago Sun-Times
"...This is a kids' movie, simply told, with lots of excitement and characters you can care about..." 12/22/1995 p.39

Leonard Maltin's Movie And Video Guide 8 of 10
...Wholesome, lovingly told, and well animated, this offers humor, romance, villainy, warmth, and gives its young viewers something to think about. - Leonard Maltin