The best Ollie Johnston’s documentary movies

Ollie Johnston

Ollie Johnston

31/10/1912- 14/04/2008
We present our ranking of the best Ollie Johnston’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Ollie Johnston.

Frank and Ollie

Frank and Ollie
7.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 20/10/1995
  • Character: Himself
Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella

From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 04/10/2005
  • Character: Self (archive footage)
The making of Cinderella (1950).

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 14/11/2000
  • Character: Himself
Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece
7.6/10
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Story Behind the Masterpiece is a behind-the-scenes documentary narrated by Corey Burton on the making of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. It was originally made to commemorate the film's 20th anniversary, and was included with the film's subsequent home video releases. The special was made in 1996 by TV is OK Productions and was directed by Harry Arends.

The Making of Pinocchio: No Strings Attached

The Making of Pinocchio: No Strings Attached
8/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 10/03/2009
  • Character: Himself (archival footage)
Documentary focusing on the Disney studio's making of the 1940 classic animated film Pinocchio.

Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp

Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 28/02/2006
  • Character: Himself
A documentary on the making of Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp created for the 2006 Platinum DVD.

Walt Disney's Where Do the Stories Come From?

Walt Disney's Where Do the Stories Come From?
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 03/04/1956
  • Character: Himself
Walt answers the often-asked question of just where the stories for his studio's cartoons come from, which is from practically anywhere.

Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound

Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound
6.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 10/10/2003
  • Character: Self
A look at the making of the classic 1981 Disney film that saw the transition from Disney's Nine Old Men to the new guard who would usher in the Disney Renaissance.

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