Wombling Free
“The World is Alive With the Sound of Wombles”
Synopsis
The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nice song and dance as well. This was a film version of the popular childrens TV show.
Top Cast
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David Tomlinson
Roland Frogmorton
Frances de la Tour
Julia Frogmorton
Bonnie Langford
Kim Frogmorton
Bernard Spear
Arnold Takahashi
Yasuko Nagazumi
Doris Takahashi
John Junkin
County Surveyor
Reg Lye
Assistant Surveyor
Kenny Baker
Bungo
Eileen Baker
Tobermory
Sadie Corre
Mme. Cholet
Tony Friel
Womble
Brian Jones
Wellington
John Lummiss
MacWomble
Jack Purvis
Great Uncle Bulgaria
Albert Wilkinson
Tomsk
Marcus Powell
Orinoco
David Jason
Womble Voices (voice)
Janet Brown
Womble Voices (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Jeffries
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Jeffries
- Original Score
- Mike Batt
- Original Title
- Wombling Free
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Jeffries
Lionel Jeffries, Elizabeth Beresford
Mike Batt
Alan Hume
Peter Tanner
Ian Shand
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Jeffries
Director
Mike Batt
Original Music Composer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Lionel Jeffries
Screenplay
Ian Shand
Producer
John Furniss
Costume Design
Peter Tanner
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wombling Free
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wombling Free about?
The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nice song and dance as well. This was a film version of the popular childrens TV show.
Who directed Wombling Free?
Wombling Free was directed by Lionel Jeffries.
Who stars in Wombling Free?
The principal cast of Wombling Free includes David Tomlinson, Frances de la Tour, Bonnie Langford, Bernard Spear, Yasuko Nagazumi.
When was Wombling Free released and how long is it?
Wombling Free was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Wombling Free?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wombling Free was composed by Mike Batt.
Is Wombling Free based on a book or true story?
Wombling Free is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Elizabeth Beresford".