The Borrowers
Synopsis
An eight-year-old boy discovers a family of tiny people, only a few inches tall, living beneath the floorboards of a Victorian country home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter C. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Presson Allen, Mary Norton, Carol MonPere, Clifton Fadiman
- Original Score
- Rod McKuen
- Original Title
- The Borrowers
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Foote, Cone and Belding Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Walt DeFaria Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter C. Miller
Jay Presson Allen, Mary Norton, Carol MonPere, Clifton Fadiman
Rod McKuen
Ed J. Brennan
Duane Bogie, Walt deFaria, Warren Lockhart, Robert Kline
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Presson Allen
Writer
Walter C. Miller
Director
Walt deFaria
Producer
Warren Lockhart
Producer
Juul Haalmeyer
Costume Design
Ed J. Brennan
Editor
Rod McKuen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Borrowers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Borrowers about?
An eight-year-old boy discovers a family of tiny people, only a few inches tall, living beneath the floorboards of a Victorian country home.
Who directed The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was directed by Walter C. Miller.
Who stars in The Borrowers?
The principal cast of The Borrowers includes Eddie Albert, Tammy Grimes, Judith Anderson, Beatrice Straight, Barnard Hughes.
When was The Borrowers released and how long is it?
The Borrowers was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Borrowers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Borrowers was composed by Rod McKuen.
Is The Borrowers based on a book or true story?
The Borrowers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Norton".