Since November 4, 1997, Disney planned to release The Rescuers in this format on January 5, 1999. The title was recalled 3 days after its original release due to an objectionable image in one scene; however, it returned to the stock shelves on March 23, 1999. It was later discontinued in January 2000.
Release Date[]
- January 5, 1999
- March 23, 1999
Stock Number[]
14793
List Price[]
$26.99
Aspect Ratio[]
4:3
Format[]
T-100 (Standard Play, NTSC)
Audio[]
Dolby Digital 5.1
Language[]
English
Subtitles[]
English (Closed captioned)
Running Time[]
76 minutes
Print date[]
- November 10, 1998
- February 19, 1999
Synopsis[]
Buckle up for a thrilling adventure in Disney’s 23rd animated masterpiece — a timeless tale overflowing with action, suspense, and extraordinary characters you can’t help but love!
Join the shy but brave mouse Bernard and his glamorous partner, Miss Bianca -- two tiny heroes on a great big mission to save a young girl named Penny, who has sent an urgent plea for help! Taking off on the wings of their trusted albatross friend named Orville, Bernard and Bianca soar to the marshy swamp of Devil’s Bayou. There, they find themselves on the riverboat hideout of the hilariously evil Madame Medusa, who orders Penny to retrieve the world’s largest diamond. But before Bernard and Bianca can bring Penny home safe and sound, they’ll have to enlist the help of some spirited local swamp critters in order to outwit Medusa — and outrun her two pet crocodiles, Nero and Brutus!
Featuring the unforgettable voice talents of Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor, as well as Oscar®-nominated music*, The Rescuers is high-flying fun you’ll want to share with your family again and again!
VHS Supplements[]
1999 VHS (Version #1)[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FBI green warning screens | November 4, 1997 | |
| 2 | The Walt Disney Company intro | January 5, 1999 | Beau Weaver |
| 3 | Video trailer for Mulan | October 27, 1998 | Mark Elliott |
| 4 | Video trailer for "Sing a Song with Pooh Bear" | January 5, 1999 | |
| 5 | Video trailer for 101 Dalmatians (1961) | October 27, 1998 | Brian Cummings |
| 6 | Trailer for "The First Doug Movie Ever" | Mark Elliott | |
| 7 | Video preview for Frank and Ollie (U.S. release only) |
September 15, 1998 | |
| 8 | Video trailer for "The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit" | December 15, 1998 | |
| 9 | (On ABC) bumper (U.S. release only) |
December 8, 1998 | Beau Weaver |
| 10 | Commercial for "The Wonderful World of Disney" on ABC (U.S. release only) |
January 5, 1999 | |
| 11 | Mouse Works cartoon bumper | Mark Elliott | |
| 12 | "Mouse Works" cartoon: (Pluto Gets the Paper) | ||
| 13 | (Feature presentation) bumper (in lilac blue background) |
April 10, 1992 | Mark Elliott |
| 14 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo | October 28, 1994 | |
| 15 | The Rescuers | June 22, 1977 |
1999 VHS (Version #2)[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FBI green warning screens | November 4, 1997 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Home Video logo (with gold letters in black background) |
November 19, 1991 | |
| 3 | (Now available to own on video and DVD) zoom in bumper | December 18, 1998 | Brian Cummings |
| 4 | Video trailer for Mighty Joe Young | March 23, 1999 | Mark Elliott |
| 5 | (Coming soon to videocassette) flashbang bumper | October 21, 1994 | Brian Cummings |
| 6 | Video trailer for Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Robin Hood (1973) | March 23, 1999 | |
| 7 | Trailer for "Madeline: Lost in Paris" (Version #2 Only) |
March 9, 1999 | Kath Soucie |
| 8 | On ABC bumper (U.S. release only) |
December 8, 1998 | Beau Weaver |
| 9 | Commercial for "The Wonderful World of Disney" on ABC (U.S. release only) |
January 5, 1999 | |
| 10 | Mouse Works cartoon bumper | Mark Elliott | |
| 11 | "Mouse Works" cartoon: (Pluto Gets the Paper) | ||
| 12 | (Feature presentation) bumper (in lilac blue background) |
April 10, 1992 | Mark Elliott |
| 13 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo | October 28, 1994 | |
| 14 | The Rescuers | June 22, 1977 |
Advertised on:[]
- The Little Twins: Tales of Enchantment (1998 VHS) (August 25, 1998)
- The Little Twins: The Magic of Giving (1998 VHS) (August 25, 1998)
- Lady and the Tramp (1998 VHS) (September 15, 1998)
- The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story (VHS) (September 29, 1998)
- The Santa Clause (1998 VHS) (October 6, 1998)
- How the Toys Saved Christmas (1998 VHS) (October 6, 1998)
- Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Honor to Us All
- Disney's The Twelve Days of Christmas (1998 VHS)
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998 VHS) (October 27, 1998)
- Wide Awake (1998 VHS) (later copies)
- The Parent Trap (VHS/DVD) (December 8, 1998)
- Air Bud: Golden Receiver (VHS/DVD) (December 15, 1998)
- Summer of the Monkeys (VHS/DVD) (December 22, 1998)
- Mighty Joe Young (VHS/DVD) (March 23, 1999)