Disney's overlooked treasures: 6 must-see films beyond the classics

Author: Achu Krishnan

The Black Cauldron

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Treasure Planet

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The Emperor's New Groove

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The Fox and the Hound

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The Great Mouse Detective

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