The Fox and the Hound is a Disney film released in theaters July 10, 1981. It is loosely based upon Daniel P. Mannix's novel, The Fox and the Hound, which is from 1967.

The movie is abount a young fox, Tod, who befriends a young hound dog named Copper. They were great friends until Copper went on a hunting trip with his master Amos Slade, and Chief, Amo's older dog.

When Copper returns from his trip he is a trained hunting dog, and a good one. When Tod goes over to visit Copper he finds out he is nothing like he used to be, and that he should no longer be seen with Copper.

Later on the two friend's friendship is tested against all odds when Cheif is hurt after chasing Tod, therefore angering Copper because he had a chance to give his old best friend up but spared him.

During a hunting trip to find Tod in revenge, a bear tests the two friends and when Tod risks his life for Copper, Copper finds that he must return the favor.

The two become friends once more in the end.

Technical Description of the Film:

Country of Origin: United States of America

Producers: Ron Miller, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens

Musics: Jeffrey Patch (songs), Richard Johnson, Richard Rich, Jim Stafford, Buddy Baker

Studio/Distributer: Walt Disney Animated Classics/Buena Vista Distribution

Original Title: The Fox & the Hound

Length: 1 Hour, 23 Minutes

Voices

Tod: Mickey Rooney

Copper: Kurt Russell

Young Tod: Keith Coogan

Young Copper: Corey Feldman

Big Mama: Pearl Bailey

Chief: Pat Buttram

Vixey: Sandy Duncan

Dinky: Dick Bakalyan

Boomer: Paul Winchell

Amos Slade: Jack Albertson

Widow Tweed: Jeanette Nolan

Porcupine: John Fielder

Grumpy Badger: John Mclntire

Theatrical Release in USA: July 10, 1981 (1988-11-18) 

Total Gross Revenue (from theaters): $39,900,000

 Based on the classic novel "The Fox & the Hound" by Daniel P. Mannix