Watership down [videorecording] / Nepenthe Productions presents a Martin Rosen film ; written for the screen, produced and directed by Martin Rosen ; director of animation, Tony Guy.
Title from container. Voices: John Hurt, Zero Mostel, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland. Based on the novel by Richard Adams. Originally released as a motion picture in 1978. Special features: "Watership down: a conversation with the filmmakers:" writer/director Martin Rosen and editor Terry Rawlings; "Defining a style:" animators, artists and actor Joss Ackland collaborate on the creation of a Richard Adams character; storyboard-to-screen multiangle comparison of 4 segments.
Summary:
Nestled among the rolling hills and peaceful meadows of England lives a community of rabbits. When their warren is threatened, a small group of brave rabbits escapes into the unknown countryside seeking a new home. Led by the visionary Fiver, they face huge challenges and use strength and cunning to survive, while gaining new allies, battling new enemies and always pursuing their dream
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