description Balto (1995) Overview
Balto is a 1995 animated adventure film released by Universal Pictures. It follows a sled dog in Nome, Alaska, during a 1925 diphtheria epidemic, when teams of dogs transported life-saving antitoxin through severe winter conditions. The film draws on the historical serum run while presenting a fictionalized family story centered on Balto, making it suited to viewers interested in animal protagonists and wilderness adventure.
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What historical event is Balto based on?
Balto draws on the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. Sled-dog teams transported diphtheria antitoxin through severe winter weather.
Who is Balto in the film?
Balto is a sled dog who becomes involved in the effort to deliver medicine to Nome. The animated story turns the historical serum run into an adventure centered on one dog.
Who released Balto?
Balto was released by Universal Pictures in 1995. It is an animated adventure film rather than a documentary reconstruction of the serum run.
Is Balto connected to later films?
Yes. The film was followed by the direct-to-video sequels Balto II: Wolf Quest and Balto III: Wings of Change.
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