Les Aventures de Bernard et Bianca
"The Rescuers" entered development in 1962, but was shelved due to Walt Disney's dislike of the project's political overtones. During the 1970s, the film was revived as a project for the younger animators, but it was taken over by the senior animation staff following the release of "Robin Hood" (1973). "The Rescuers" was released on June 22, 1977, to positive critical reception and became a box office success. The film was also successful throughout the world, including France and West Germany. Due to the film's success, a sequel titled "The Rescuers Down Under" was released in 1990, which made this film the first Disney animated film to have a sequel.