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Saving Mr. Banks

PG-13

December 13, 2013

Biography, Drama, Historical

Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directs this acclaimed film that reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Hanks) tries for 20 years to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ (Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free!

Rated: PG-13
Release Date: December 13, 2013

  • Directed By

    John Lee Hancock

  • Written By

    Kelly Marcel

  • Cast

    Rachel Griffiths, Jason Schwartzman, Colin Farrel, B. J. Novak, Bradley Whitford, Ruth Wilson, Emma Thompson, Paul Giamatti, Tom Hanks, Annie Buckley
  • rated PG-13

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The Characters

      • Iconic visionary and entrepreneur Walt Disney is an innovative animator who, along with his brother Roy, formed Walt Disney Productions, which ultimately became one of the leading film studios in the world. He also envisioned and developed Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

      • Robert Sherman is a composer and songwriter who wrote "Mary Poppins"' classic songs and original score with his brother, Richard.

      • Richard Sherman is a composer and songwriter, who, with his brother Robert, wrote "Mary Poppins"' classic songs and original score.

      • Ralph is the friendly chauffeur assigned to drive the P.L. Travers around during her two-week stay in Los Angeles.

      • P. L. Travers is the creator of "Mary Poppins", one of the most original and universally loved characters in modern children’s fiction.

      • Don DaGradi is an animator and storyboard artist who co-wrote the screenplay for “Mary Poppins.”

      • Dolly is Walt Disney’s eager and efficient secretary.

  • Actors Tom Hanks (as Walt Disney) and Emma Thompson (as P.L. Travers) in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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  • Actors Colin Farrell (as Travers Goff), Ruth Wilson (as Margaret Goff), Annie Rose Buckley (as Ginty), and Lily Bigham (as Biddy) standing in a prairie in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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    Actors Colin Farrell (as Travers Goff), Ruth Wilson (as Margaret Goff), Annie Rose Buckley (as Ginty), and Lily Bigham (as Biddy) standing in a prairie in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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  • Actors Colin Farrell (as Travers Goff) and Annie Rose Buckley (as Ginty) in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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    Actors Colin Farrell (as Travers Goff) and Annie Rose Buckley (as Ginty) in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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  • Actor Paul Giamatti as Ralph holding a Walt Disney sign with P.L. Travers written on it in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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  • Actors Tom Hanks (as Walt Disney) and Dendrie Taylor (as Lillian Disney) at an event in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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  • Actor Tom Hanks (as Walt Disney) holds the hand of Emma Thompson (as P.L. Travers) in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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    Actor Tom Hanks (as Walt Disney) holds the hand of Emma Thompson (as P.L. Travers) in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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    Actor Tom Hanks as Walt Disney sitting on a couch in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".

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  • Actors Emma Thompson (as P.L. Travers), Jason Schwartzman (as Richard Sherman), Bradley Whitford (as Don DaGradi), and B.J. Novak (as Robert Sherman) on a sidewalk talking in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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    Actor Tom Hanks as Walt Disney standing and waving in front of Disneyland in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".

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    Actor Emma Thompson (as P.L. Travers) and director John Lee Hancock behind-the-scenes in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks".
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