The Trolls and the Christmas Express
Synopsis
The Trolls and the Christmas Express is an animated classic about six roguish trolls who are determined to sabotage Christmas by infiltrating Santa's village disguised as elves. After a week of wreaking havoc but still not completely ruining Christmas, they are about to give up when they get a devilishly clever idea. On the day before Christmas Eve they get the reindeer dancing and singing songs all night long. The poor reindeer are so tired the next day that they cannot find the energy to pull Santa's sleigh. Christmas looks like it has finally been ruined - but everyone knows you can't stop Christmas! The elves quickly devise a plan to link the train from Santa's village with tracks that travel all over the world. Santa can deliver the toys using the Christmas Express.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John R. Gaug
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Waskin, J. William Walker, Beryl Friesen
- Original Score
- Hagood Hardy
- Original Title
- The Trolls and the Christmas Express
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Titlecraft, Pooled Film Services, Atkinson Film Arts, Coronet Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John R. Gaug
Mel Waskin, J. William Walker, Beryl Friesen
Hagood Hardy
Gerald Tripp
Beryl Friesen, John Nyhuus, W.H. Stevens Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John R. Gaug
Director
Mel Waskin
Writer
Beryl Friesen
Producer
John Nyhuus
Producer
W.H. Stevens Jr.
Producer
J. William Walker
Writer
Gerald Tripp
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trolls and the Christmas Express
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What is The Trolls and the Christmas Express about?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express is an animated classic about six roguish trolls who are determined to sabotage Christmas by infiltrating Santa's village disguised as elves. After a week of wreaking havoc but still not completely ruining Christmas, they are about to give up when they get a devilishly clever idea. On the day before Christmas Eve they get the reindeer dancing and singing songs all night long. The poor reindeer are so tired the next day that they cannot find the energy to pull Santa's sleigh. Christmas looks like it has finally been ruined - but everyone knows you can't stop Christmas! The elves quickly devise a plan to link the train from Santa's village with tracks that travel all over the world. Santa can deliver the toys using the Christmas Express.
Who directed The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express was directed by John R. Gaug.
Who stars in The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The principal cast of The Trolls and the Christmas Express includes Roger Miller, Hans Conried, Paul Soles, Len Carlson, Billie Mae Richards.
When was The Trolls and the Christmas Express released and how long is it?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trolls and the Christmas Express was composed by Hagood Hardy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).