The Magic Pudding
“Always Running Away But Never Running Out!”
Synopsis
Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff. Together they fight off the bungled attempts of pudding thieves, Possum and Wombat, and try to solve the mystery of Bunyip's parents' disappearance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Pudding Owner's Song
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-22
Top Cast
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Sam Neill
Sam Sawnoff (voice)
Hugo Weaving
Bill Barnacle (voice)
John Cleese
Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)
Geoffrey Rush
Bunyip Bluegum (voice)
Dave Gibson
Uncle Wattleberry / Possum (voice)
John Laws
Rumpus Bumpus (voice)
Greg Carroll
Watkin Wombat (voice)
Peter Gwynne
Benjamin Brandysnap (voice)
Michael Veitch
Bandicoot (voice)
Robyn Moore
Henrietta Hedgehog (voice)
Jack Thompson
Buncle (voice)
Mary Coustas
Ginger (voice)
Sandy Gore
Frog on the Log (voice)
Toni Collette
Meg Bluegum (voice)
Roy Billing
Tom Bluegum (voice)
Martin Vaughan
Parrot (voice)
Gerry Connolly
Dobson Dorking (voice)
Lee Perry
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Zwicky
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Cripps, Norman Lindsay, Greg Haddrick, Simon Hopkinson
- Original Score
- Chris Harriott
- Original Title
- The Magic Pudding
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Energee Entertainment, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Premium Movie Partnership
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Zwicky
Harry Cripps, Norman Lindsay, Greg Haddrick, Simon Hopkinson
Chris Harriott
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Zwicky
Director
Chris Harriott
Original Music Composer
Harry Cripps
Writer
Greg Haddrick
Writer
Simon Hopkinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Pudding
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Pudding about?
Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff. Together they fight off the bungled attempts of pudding thieves, Possum and Wombat, and try to solve the mystery of Bunyip's parents' disappearance.
Who directed The Magic Pudding?
The Magic Pudding was directed by Karl Zwicky.
Who stars in The Magic Pudding?
The principal cast of The Magic Pudding includes Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, John Cleese, Geoffrey Rush, Dave Gibson.
When was The Magic Pudding released and how long is it?
The Magic Pudding was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Pudding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Pudding was composed by Chris Harriott.
Is The Magic Pudding based on a book or true story?
The Magic Pudding is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Norman Lindsay".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Pudding?
The Magic Pudding holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).