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The Sword in the Stone (1963) Movie vs Book
Film · 1963 · Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman · Starring Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson
The Sword in the Stone (1963) Movie: Cast and Details
A boy called Wart trains with the wizard Merlin before he becomes king.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt covers only the first part of the book and is a light cartoon.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the full story. The film is a classic cartoon.
What the book gives you
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
A major influence on modern fantasy and the musical Camelot.
Who will like it: Readers who like classic fantasy.