
The Amazing Bone
Synopsis
A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
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January 5, 1985
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay & Story
- William Steig
- Original Score
- Jeremy Steig
- Original Title
- The Amazing Bone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Michael Sporn Animation, Weston Woods Studios, Scholastic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sporn
William Steig
Jeremy Steig
Paul R. Gagne
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sporn
Director
William Steig
Writer
Paul R. Gagne
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amazing Bone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Amazing Bone about?
A lonely pig named Pearl dawdles long enough in a field of dandelions to meet a bone who speaks to her.
Who directed The Amazing Bone?
The Amazing Bone was directed by Michael Sporn.
Who stars in The Amazing Bone?
The principal cast of The Amazing Bone includes John Lithgow.
When was The Amazing Bone released and how long is it?
The Amazing Bone was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Bone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Bone was composed by Jeremy Steig.
Is The Amazing Bone based on a book or true story?
The Amazing Bone is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Steig".


















