A whimsical blend of live action and animation, "Saludos Amigos" is a colorful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. From high Andes peaks and Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro, your international traveling companions are none other than those famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life....South American-style.
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Ary Barroso's 'Aquarela do Brasil' will live in your head rent-free.
Production
Real Disney artists sketching live on South American location—meta before meta was cool.
Director
Wilfred Jackson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was literally commissioned by the U.S. government as part of the Good Neighbor Policy; Disney got federal funding for a goodwill tour that became this movie.
José Carioca was so popular in Brazil that he got his own starring feature, 'The Three Caballeros,' and remains a cultural icon there—more famous than Mickey in some regions.
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