List of animated feature films of 1972

This is a list of animated feature films first released in 1972. List Title Country Director Production company Animation technique Format Notes Release date Duration The Adventures of Pinocchio Italy Giuliano Cenci Cartoons Cinematografica Italiana Artfilm Distribuzione Traditional Theatrical December 21, 1972 93 minutes The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik Joseph Barbera William Hanna Hanna-Barbera Traditional Television film November 4, 1972 45 minutes The Amlash Enchanted Forest Israel Shlomo Suriano Amlash Production Traditional Theatrical June 1974 71 minutes Anteojito and Antifaz: A Thousand Attempts and One Invention Argentina Manuel García Ferré Producciones García Ferré Traditional Theatrical September 14, 1972 80 minutes The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park United States Charles A. Nichols Tom Boutross Hanna-Barbera Traditional/Live action Television film Live-action animated film November 25, 1972 44 minutes The Brady Kids on Mysterious Island United States Hal Sutherland Filmation Paramount Television Traditional Television special Live-action animated film Pilot film of the animated television series The Brady Kids (1972–1973). September 9, 1972 60 minutes Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Meet the Groovie Goolies United States Hal Sutherland Filmation Warner Bros. Television Distribution Traditional/Live action Television film Live-action animated film Crossover special of the animation franchise Looney Tunes and the television series Groovie Goolies (1970–1972). December 16, 1972 60 minutes The Enchanted World of Danny Kaye: The Emperor's New Clothes United States Denmark Japan Arthur Rankin Jr. Jules Bass Rankin/Bass Video Tokyo Production Stop motion/Live action Television special February 21, 1972 50 minutes Fritz the Cat United States Ralph Bakshi Aurica Finance Company Black Ink Fritz Productions Krantz Films Traditional Theatrical The first film directed by Ralph Bakshi, and the first adult animated feature to be produced and released in the United States; originally rated X, rating surrendered by MGM for unrated home video release. April 12, 1972 80 minutes Gidget Makes the Wrong Connection United States Hanna-Barbera Screen Gems Traditional Television film November 18, 1972 60 minutes Go Get Them 0011 Japan Takeshi Tamiya Toei Animation Traditional Theatrical July 16, 1972 50 minutes Grimy's Tales (Erotische Zeichentrickfilm Parade) West GermanyUnited States Richard MeintzHubert Mentel Amor FilmLove Film ProduktionMarketing Film Videofex Traditional Theatrical 1972 59 minutes Journey Back to Oz United States Hal Sutherland Filmation ABC Traditional Theatrical December 14, 1972 88 minutes Lassie and the Spirit of Thunder Mountain United States Hal Sutherland Filmation Paramount Television Traditional Television special Pilot film of the animated television series Lassie's Rescue Rangers (1972–1973). November 11, 1972 60 minutes Last of the Curlews United States Joseph Barbera William Hanna Hanna-Barbera Traditional Television special Originally aired as the first installment of the ABC anthology television series ABC Afterschool Special (1972–1997). October 4, 1972 60 minutes Mad Mad Mad Monsters United States Japan Jules Bass Arthur Rankin Jr. Rankin/Bass Mushi Production Traditional Television film September 23, 1972 43 minutes Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red Dragon Australia United States Eric Porter Animation International Inc. Porter Animations Traditional Theatrical First Australian animated theatrical feature. December 1, 1972 82 minutes Nanny and the Professor United States Fred Calvert Productions 20th Century-Fox Television Traditional Television film September 30, 1972 60 minutes Oliver and the Artful Dodger United States Joseph Barbera William Hanna Hanna-Barbera Traditional Television film Originally broadcast as a two-part special. October 21–28, 1972 90 minutes Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter United States Hal Seeger Jack Zander Hal Seeger Productions King Features Syndicate Traditional Television film October 7, 1972 60 minutes The Prince and the Pauper Australia Chris Cuddington Air Programs International Traditional Television film Originally aired as the 8th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984). November 26, 1972 60 minutes The Red Baron United States Arthur Rankin Jr. Jules Bass Rankin/Bass Traditional Television film December 9, 1972 60 minutes Robinson Crusoe Australia Leif Gram Air Programs International Traditional Television film Originally aired as the 7th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984). November 23, 1972 47 minutes Snoopy Come Home United States Bill Melendez United Feature Syndicate Lee Mendelson Films Cinema Center Films National General Pictures Traditional Theatrical Second feature film in the Peanuts franchise, and the last to be distributed by National General Pictures. This film, an unexpected box office failure, was considered the cause of the demise of Cinema Center Films. August 9, 1972 80 minutes Superstar Goofy United States Jack Hannah Jack King Jack Kinney Wolfgang Reitherman Walt Disney Productions Traditional Theatrical Anthology film Film compiled from Disney theatrical animated shorts; originally released theatrically for overseas markets and never in the United States until July 25, 1976. June 21, 1972 74 minutes Tabitha and Adam and the Clown Family United States Hanna-Barbera Screen Gems Traditional Television film December 2, 1972 60 minutes The Three Musketeers in Boots Japan Tomoharu Katsumata Toei Animation Traditional Theatrical Sequel to The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots (1969). March 18, 1972 53 minutes Tintin and the Lake of Sharks Belgium France Raymond Leblanc Belvision Studios Traditional Theatrical The third animated feature film in The Adventures of Tintin franchise, and the third to be an completely original story and screenplay. December 13, 1972 71 minutes Travels of Marco Polo Australia Leif Gram Air Programs International Traditional Television film Originally aired as the 6th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984). January 1, 1972 60 minutes The War of Great Monsters South Korea Yongyusu Segi Trading Co., Ltd. Traditional Theatrical December 23, 1972 69 minutes Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid United States Arthur Rankin Jr. Jules Bass Rankin/Bass Traditional Television film October 14, 1972 60 minutes Yogi's Ark Lark United States Joseph Barbera William Hanna Hanna-Barbera Traditional Television film Pilot film of the animated television series Yogi's Gang (1973). September 16, 1972 45 minutes

See also List of animated television series of 1972

References

External links Animated films of the year, listed in the IMDb