Mater and the Ghostlight
Synopsis
Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lasseter
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Scanlon, Joe Ranft, John Lasseter
- Original Score
- Bruno Coon
- Original Title
- Mater and the Ghostlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lasseter
Dan Scanlon, Joe Ranft, John Lasseter
Bruno Coon
Torbin Xan Bullock
Darla K. Anderson, Mark Nielsen
Department Leadership Roster
John Lasseter
Director
Mark Nielsen
Producer
Torbin Xan Bullock
Editor
Bruno Coon
Original Music Composer
William Cone
Production Design
Bob Pauley
Production Design
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Mater and the Ghostlight about?
Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.
Who directed Mater and the Ghostlight?
Mater and the Ghostlight was directed by John Lasseter.
Who stars in Mater and the Ghostlight?
The principal cast of Mater and the Ghostlight includes Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Michael Wallis.
When was Mater and the Ghostlight released and how long is it?
Mater and the Ghostlight was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Mater and the Ghostlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mater and the Ghostlight was composed by Bruno Coon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mater and the Ghostlight?
Mater and the Ghostlight holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).