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The Olympic Elk

The Olympic Elk

Part of True-Life Adventures Collection

1952•27m•8.1/10
Documentary

Ratings

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8.1/10(10)

Join the majestic Olympic elk as they traverse the alpine path from their winter home in the lowland shadow of Washington's Mount Olympus, to the fertile grazing grounds of its towering peaks.

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Production

Walt Disney Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Winston Hibler

Winston Hibler

Narrator

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