In Disney's spectacularly animated forest fable, a fawn named Bambi is born, destined to become "Prince of the Forest." He soon befriends other woodland creatures such as Flower, a bashful skunk, and Thumper, an outgoing rabbit. As the years pass, they encounter a number of life's lessons in the woods, including the death of Bambi's mother at the hands of hunters. Eventually, Bambi comes of age, completing the cycle of life and taking his father's place.

Based on the classic novel by Felix Salten, BAMBI demonstrates the strength of family values and camaraderie. Director David Hand adds a mixture of great songs and life-like backgrounds to make this early Disney film an unforgettable film classic for all ages.

BAMBI is Disney's classic tale about a young fawn coming of age in a forest full of friendly creatures. Bambi bounces through the forest gleefully with his friends Flower and Thumper, following the ways of the animal kingdom. But as he grows up, he learns some hard lessons about life. A must-see family movie, BAMBI is a beautiful landmark in animated films, and one of the Disney Studio's finest.

Theatrical release: August 13, 1942.

Rereleased in 1947, 1957, 1966, 1975, 1982, and 1988.

BAMBI is the fifth full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.

A few of BAMBI's woodland scenes are actually unused footage from PINOCCHIO, made two years earlier.

DVD Features:

Region 1
2-Disc Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English, French, Spanish
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. BAMBI AND THE GREAT PRINCE
Featurette - 1. THE ORIGINAL CIRCLE OF LIFE: THE MAKING OF BAMBI
2. THE BAMBI LEGACY
Bonus Footage
Disney's Storytime: Thumper Goes Exploring
Walt's Annotated BAMBI
DisneyPedia: Bambi's Forest Friends
Interactive Feature:
Interactive Games - 1. Forest Adventure Game

Distributor Notes: Bambi Special Edition

The forest comes alive with BAMBI, the critically acclaimed coming-of-age story that has thrilled and entertained generations of fans. Now digitally restored with state-of-the-art technology, BAMBI sparkles in this new Special Edition. This grand adventure is full of humor, heart, and the most beloved characters of all time -- Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his playful pal Thumper, the lovable skunk Flower, and wise Friend Owl. Featuring breathtakingly beautiful artwork and Academy Award(R)- nominated music (1942, Best Scoring Of A Dramatic Or Comedy Picture and Best Song, "Love Is A Song") Bambi's story unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. Everyone will be "twitterpated" by this endearing classic tale of BAMBI, one of Walt Disney's greatest triumphs and a film experience you'll never forget.

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment

David D. Hand: Legendary animation director - Bambi, Snow White, etc.

Walt Disney: American Producer/Director

Frank Churchill: American Composer - d. 1941
Edward Plumb: American Composer\D. 1958

"...BAMBI stands out as a rare example of communication through visual imagery....BAMBI remains a potent story that touches deep fears and emotions..."
"Weaving design, colour, movement and emotion into one impressionistic symphony of the seasons..."
"[Q]uite possibly the very highest point in the soon-to-be-lost art of hand-drawn animation."
"The backdrops eschew realism but help put you in the picture."
"As fresh and moving today as it was 65 years ago."