"The Fox and the Hound" is an animated film produced and released by Walt Disney in 1981. Its release date was July 10, 1981, making it the 24th Walt Disney animated classic. The story is adapted from the 1967 novel of the same name. This emotionally moving tale has been rated online as one of Disney's most touching works. The film follows the friendship between the fox Tod and the hound Copper, depicting their joyful childhood days and how their bond gradually strains over time as circumstances force them from close friends into adversaries. Mickey Rooney provides the voice for Tod, while Kurt Russell voices Copper.