Truckers
“No, not that Granny. The other one”
Synopsis
Truckers, the first of Terry Pratchett's novels to be adapted for TV brings to life the story of the Nomes. 15000 years ago the Nomes crashed to Earth in a scout ship from the starship Swan. Generations of them have come and gone with the passing years and the changing countryside. Suddenly faced with extinction, the ten surviving Nomes, guided by their reluctant leader Masklin, must face many exciting adventures during their search for a new home and hiding place in the big, bad world of the humans.
Top Cast
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Joe McGann
Masklin (voice)
Debra Gillett
Grimma (voice)
Rosalie Williams
Gran'ma Morkie / Baroness of Delicacy (voice)
John Jardine
Tom / Count of Hardware (voice)
Edward Kelsey
The Thing (voice)
David Scase
Duke (voice)
Brian Southwood
Gurder (voice)
Jimmy Hibbert
Vinto Pimmie / Additional Voices (voice)
Michael Hordern
The Abbot (voice)
Nigel Carrington
Angelo (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Cockle, Francis Vose, Chris Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Pratchett
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Truckers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Cockle, Francis Vose, Chris Taylor
Terry Pratchett
Colin Towns
Jackie Cockle, Brian Cosgrove, Mark Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Cockle
Director
Francis Vose
Director
Jackie Cockle
Producer
Brian Cosgrove
Producer
Chris Taylor
Director
Mark Hall
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Truckers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Truckers about?
Truckers, the first of Terry Pratchett's novels to be adapted for TV brings to life the story of the Nomes. 15000 years ago the Nomes crashed to Earth in a scout ship from the starship Swan. Generations of them have come and gone with the passing years and the changing countryside. Suddenly faced with extinction, the ten surviving Nomes, guided by their reluctant leader Masklin, must face many exciting adventures during their search for a new home and hiding place in the big, bad world of the humans.
Who directed Truckers?
Truckers was directed by Jackie Cockle, Francis Vose, Chris Taylor.
Who stars in Truckers?
The principal cast of Truckers includes Joe McGann, Debra Gillett, Rosalie Williams, John Jardine, Edward Kelsey.
When was Truckers released and how long is it?
Truckers was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Truckers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Truckers was composed by Colin Towns.
Is Truckers based on a book or true story?
Truckers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Terry Pratchett".