Animal Farm is a 1954 British animated feature by Halas and Batchelor, based on the popular book by George Orwell. It was the first British animated feature released worldwide, though not the first British animated feature ever made. It can, however, be said to be the first British animated feature film on general release.
The film generally follows the book closely, with the exception of the ending (see the section headed Epilogue).
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Animal Farm is a 1954 British animated feature by Halas and Batchelor, based on the popular book by George Orwell. It was the first British animated feature released worldwide, though not the first British animated feature ever made. It can, however, be said to be the first British animated feature film on general release.
The film generally follows the book closely, with the exception of the ending (see the section headed Epilogue).
Following the return of a drunken Mr. Jones to Manor Farm, the pig Old Major calls a meeting of all the animals. He tells them to revolt against Jones and to take control of the farm for themselves, calling for a life of equality and prosperity. Following his death that night, the animals break into the food stores, and drive Jones away. The animals repel a human counterattack, and the two pigs Napoleon and Snowball assume command of the animals, singing a revolutionary song as they burn his harnesses and whips.
The farm prosper under the animals....
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