Troll
“Worlds of magic, mystery and menace.”
Synopsis
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Noah Hathaway
Harry Potter Jr.
Jenny Beck
Wendy Anne Potter
Phil Fondacaro
Malcolm Mallory / Torok the Troll
Michael Moriarty
Harry Potter Sr.
Shelley Hack
Anne Potter
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Jeanette Cooper
June Lockhart
Eunice St. Clair
Anne Lockhart
Young Eunice St. Clair
Sonny Bono
Peter Dickinson
Gary Sandy
Barry Tabor
Brad Hall
William Daniels
Dale Wyatt
Dickinson's Girlfriend
Debra Dion
Young Couple on T.V.
Charles Band
Young Couple on T.V.
Jacquelyn Band
Older Couple on T.V.
Albert Band
Older Couple on T.V.
Robert Hathaway
First Policeman
James Beck
Second Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome premiere
Festival / Special Debut
January 17, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.96x
+$4.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carl Buechler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Naha, John Carl Buechler
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Troll
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carl Buechler
Ed Naha, John Carl Buechler
Richard Band
Romano Albani
Lee Percy
Charles Band, Albert Band
Department Leadership Roster
John Carl Buechler
Director
Ed Naha
Writer
Albert Band
Producer
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Lee Percy
Editor
Giovanni Natalucci
Production Design
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Romano Albani
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Troll
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Troll about?
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Who directed Troll?
Troll was directed by John Carl Buechler.
Who stars in Troll?
The principal cast of Troll includes Noah Hathaway, Jenny Beck, Phil Fondacaro, Michael Moriarty, Shelley Hack.
When was Troll released and how long is it?
Troll was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Troll?
Troll had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (4.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Troll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Troll was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Troll?
Troll holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).