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Short animated comedy

Lion Down (1951): Cast

Lion Down (1951) movie poster

Lion Down is a 1951 short animated comedy directed by Jack Kinney, starring Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) and James MacDonald. It runs 7 minutes.

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Lion Down (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Jack Kinney
Genres
Animation , Family , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lion Down About?

The premise of Lion Down without spoilers.

Goofy plans to hang a hammock in his penthouse’s backyard, but he lacks a tree. He hastily uproots a nearby one, unaware that it’s a mountain lion’s home. The lion returns to reclaim its tree, spots the hammock, and prefers it to a branch. Determined to claim the hammock for himself, the lion confronts Goofy, leading to a chaotic showdown.

Lion Down Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • 1950s
  • goofy the dog character
  • two word title
  • tree
  • hammock
  • lion
  • penthouse apartment
  • dog
  • cartoon dog
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • rooftop
+1 more
  • falling from height
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Cast & crew

Lion Down Cast & Characters

Pinto Colvig leads the cast as Goofy (voice), with James MacDonald as Louie (voice). Directed by Jack Kinney.

From the director

More from Jack Kinney

More films directed by Jack Kinney, best-rated first: Pinocchio, Dumbo, The Three Caballeros and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

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Lion Down Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Dingo et le lion” and “Löwenkampf”.

Also known as
  • Dingo et le lion
  • Löwenkampf
  • Pippo e il leone
  • Гуфи: Львы – снизу
  • 狮子倒下了
  • Jan Långben och lejonet
  • Lew i hamak

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FAQ

Lion Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lion Down, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lion Down?

Lion Down runs 7 minutes.

When was Lion Down released?

Lion Down was released on January 5, 1951.

Who directed Lion Down?

Lion Down was directed by Jack Kinney.

More films by Jack Kinney

Who is in the cast of Lion Down?

Lion Down stars Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) and James MacDonald as Louie (voice).

Does Lion Down have a post-credit scene?

No. Lion Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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