The Sand Castle
Le château de sable
Synopsis
The sandman sculpts creatures out of sand who build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Co Hoedeman
- Original Title
- Le château de sable
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Co Hoedeman
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Co Hoedeman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sand Castle
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What is The Sand Castle about?
The sandman sculpts creatures out of sand who build a castle and celebrate the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest.
Who directed The Sand Castle?
The Sand Castle was directed by Co Hoedeman.
Who stars in The Sand Castle?
The principal cast of The Sand Castle includes Not specified.
When was The Sand Castle released and how long is it?
The Sand Castle was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 13m.