The Glitterball
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Synopsis
When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship. As the children learn more about the friendly alien and its magical powers, they must protect their new companion from an army corporal and a small-time thief who are both hunting the extraterrestrial for their own cruel purposes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Cokeliss
- Screenplay & Story
- Harley Cokeliss, Howard Thompson
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- The Glitterball
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Mark Forstater Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Cokeliss
Harley Cokeliss, Howard Thompson
Harry Robertson
Alan Hall
Thomas Schwalm, Nicolas Gaster
Mark Forstater
Department Leadership Roster
Harley Cokeliss
Director
Mark Forstater
Producer
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
Thomas Schwalm
Editor
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Alan Hall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glitterball
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What is The Glitterball about?
When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship. As the children learn more about the friendly alien and its magical powers, they must protect their new companion from an army corporal and a small-time thief who are both hunting the extraterrestrial for their own cruel purposes.
Who directed The Glitterball?
The Glitterball was directed by Harley Cokeliss.
Who stars in The Glitterball?
The principal cast of The Glitterball includes Ben Buckton, Ron Pember, Keith Jayne, Marjorie Yates, Barry Jackson.
When was The Glitterball released and how long is it?
The Glitterball was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glitterball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glitterball was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glitterball?
The Glitterball holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).