The Phantom Tollbooth
Synopsis
The Phantom Tollbooth centers on Milo, an apathetic child who is bored by everything. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through it and discovers the magical Lands Beyond — which is full of intriguing places and dynamic characters, like kidnapped princesses and Rhyme and Reason, and Tock, an oversized watchdog with a clock in his side — and learns that life is much more exciting than he had thought it to be.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saldanha
- Screenplay & Story
- Norton Juster
- Original Title
- The Phantom Tollbooth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saldanha
Norton Juster
Donald De Line, Edward McDonnell
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Saldanha
Director
Donald De Line
Producer
Edward McDonnell
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Tollbooth
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What is The Phantom Tollbooth about?
The Phantom Tollbooth centers on Milo, an apathetic child who is bored by everything. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through it and discovers the magical Lands Beyond — which is full of intriguing places and dynamic characters, like kidnapped princesses and Rhyme and Reason, and Tock, an oversized watchdog with a clock in his side — and learns that life is much more exciting than he had thought it to be.
Who directed The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Phantom Tollbooth was directed by Carlos Saldanha.
Who stars in The Phantom Tollbooth?
The principal cast of The Phantom Tollbooth includes Not specified.
When was The Phantom Tollbooth released and how long is it?
The Phantom Tollbooth was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Phantom Tollbooth based on a book or true story?
The Phantom Tollbooth is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Norton Juster".