The Pretender

The Pretender

The Pretender

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The Pretender

1972

0h 7m

10.0(1 votes)

Animation

Overview

A little rabbit constantly pretends to be sick to exploit the kindness of a bear, but his trick is eventually uncovered, revealing a fable about trust and sincerity

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