Thumbelina
Synopsis
Thumbelina is the answer to her mother's prayers but is all too soon stolen away by Mother Toad as a wife for her son. With the help of many different woodland creatures, especially the Swallow, Thumbelina overcomes many obstacles to try and get back to her mother.
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Carrie Fisher
Thumbelina
William Katt
The Flower Prince
Burgess Meredith
Mr. Mole
John Pielmeier
The Field Mouse
Maryedith Burrell
The Beggar Woman
Conchata Ferrell
Thumbelina's Mother
Lu Leonard
Mother Toad
Donovan Scott
Herman Toad
Mitchel Evans
The Barrister Fish
Gary Schwartz
The Barrister Fish
David McCharen
The Swallow
Stan Wilson
The Voice of the Swallow (voice)
David Hemmings
Narrator (voice)
Nathan Stein
Flower Court
Victoria Woodbeck
Flower Court
John Terlesky
Flower Court
Susan Ursitti
Flower Court
Shelley Duvall
Self - Host (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Christian Andersen, Maryedith Burrell
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Thumbelina
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Hans Christian Andersen, Maryedith Burrell
Robert Folk
Marco Zappia
Fred Fuchs, Bridget Terry, Shelley Duvall
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Michael Erler
Production Design
Marco Zappia
Editor
Bridget Terry
Producer
J. Allen Highfill
Costume Design
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
Shelley Duvall
Producer
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Maryedith Burrell
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Thumbelina.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thumbelina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thumbelina about?
Thumbelina is the answer to her mother's prayers but is all too soon stolen away by Mother Toad as a wife for her son. With the help of many different woodland creatures, especially the Swallow, Thumbelina overcomes many obstacles to try and get back to her mother.
Who directed Thumbelina?
Thumbelina was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Who stars in Thumbelina?
The principal cast of Thumbelina includes Carrie Fisher, William Katt, Burgess Meredith, John Pielmeier, Maryedith Burrell.
When was Thumbelina released and how long is it?
Thumbelina was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Thumbelina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thumbelina was composed by Robert Folk.