The Rescuers

About The Rescuers

The Rescuers is a 1977 American animated adventure film produced by Walt Disney Productions. The plot revolves around a society of mice, known as the Rescue Aid Society, that help those in need. Two of their members, Miss Bianca and Bernard, embark on a mission to save a young girl named Penny when she sends a message in a bottle asking for help.

Making / Production

The Rescuers was produced by Walt Disney Productions, and it was the company's 23rd animated feature film. It was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, and Art Stevens. The film's artwork was praised for its detail and design, heavily influenced by the work of 1970s Disney artists.

Actors

• Bob Newhart voices the role of Bernard, a timid and superstitious mouse, who is chosen to help save Penny. He brings a lovable charm to the role.
• Eva Gabor lends her voice to Miss Bianca, the Hungarian representative at the Rescue Aid Society. Gabor plays Bianca with elegance and sophistication.
• Michelle Stacy voices Penny, the young orphan girl who bravely seeks help through her message in a bottle.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Rescuers was Disney's first film to get a sequel, The Rescuers Down Under, released in 1990.
• The character of Penny was originally meant to be a boy, but was changed to a girl during production.
• Despite being a children's film, The Rescuers was a breakthrough for Disney, as it marked the beginning of their move towards more mature content.

Awards

The Rescuers was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Someone's Waiting for You."

Quotes

• "Faith is a bluebird, we see from far. It's for real and as sure as the first evening star, you can't touch it, or buy it, or wrap it up tight, but it's there just the same, making things turn out right." - Rufus
• "We never fail to do what is right!" - Bernard
• "Courage of the heart is very rare. The stone has a power when it's there." - Nicodemus

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Journey" - Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins
• "Rescue Aid Society" - Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins
• "Someone's Waiting for You" - Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins
• "Tomorrow is Another Day" - Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins