Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

The Amazing Characters in Jonathan Swift's Immortal Fantasy Come To Life !

G 1939 · 76 min · ★ 6.2 · Animation, Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Gulliver washes ashore on Lilliput and attempts to prevent war between that tiny kingdom and its equally-miniscule rival, Blefiscu, as well as smooth the way for the romance between the Princess and Prince of the opposing lands. In this he is alternately aided and hampered by the Lilliputian town crier and general fussbudget, Gabby. A life-threatening situation develops when the bumbling trio of Blefiscu spies, Sneak, Snoop, and Snitch, manage to steal Gulliver's pistol.

Directed by Dave Fleischer · Written by Tedd Pierce

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Cast

Lanny Ross Prince David (singing voice)
Sam Parker Gulliver (voice)
Pinto Colvig Gabby (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Mercer King Little (voice) (uncredited)
Cal Howard Prince David (voice)
Tedd Pierce King Bombo (voice)
Livonia Warren Princess Glory (voice)
Jessica Dragonette Princess Glory (singing voice)
Max Smith Singer (voice) (uncredited)
Gus Wicke Various (voice) (uncredited)

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