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9.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbG19888m$1K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog

Synopsis

Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1x ROI)

Production Budget

$1K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1x

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Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1KWorldwide: $1K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Ivanick
Screenplay & Story
Jack Kent
Original Score
Scott Staton
Original Title
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
8m
Production Budget
$1K
Worldwide Gross
$1K
Production Studios
Weston Woods Studios, DMI Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Ivanick

Screenplay & Story

Jack Kent

Original Score & Music

Scott Staton

Film Editing

Daniel Ivanick, David G. Logemann

Producers

Paul R. Gagne, Morton Schindel

Department Leadership Roster

Daniel Ivanick

Editor

Daniel Ivanick

Director

Paul R. Gagne

Paul R. Gagne

Producer

David G. Logemann

Editor

Jack Kent

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Caterpillar and the Polliwog.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caterpillar and the Polliwog

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Caterpillar and the Polliwog about?

Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.

Who directed The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog was directed by Daniel Ivanick.

Who stars in The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The principal cast of The Caterpillar and the Polliwog includes Melissa Leebaert, Ruis Woertendyke.

When was The Caterpillar and the Polliwog released and how long is it?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 8m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog had a reported production budget of $1K and grossed $1K at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Caterpillar and the Polliwog was composed by Scott Staton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).