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The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise

The Hare and the Tortoise

Genres

Animation

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A retelling of the classic Aesop Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

4.2/10

Release Date

01 January 1924

Country

Japan

Cast

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