Thumbelina
世界名作童話 おやゆび姫
Synopsis
A tiny girl, only as long as a man's thumb, is born to a childless woman, abducted by frogs who want her to marry their son, but escaping instead (with the help of a bumblebee) to find a real prince without having to kiss the frog first.
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Thumbelina (1978) English Dub
Type: Clip • Published 2017-12-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yugo Serikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ikuko Ōyabu
- Original Score
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Original Title
- 世界名作童話 おやゆび姫
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yugo Serikawa
Ikuko Ōyabu, Hans Christian Andersen
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Saburô Yokoi
Department Leadership Roster
Ikuko Ōyabu
Screenplay
Saburô Yokoi
Producer
Yugo Serikawa
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thumbelina
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What is Thumbelina about?
A tiny girl, only as long as a man's thumb, is born to a childless woman, abducted by frogs who want her to marry their son, but escaping instead (with the help of a bumblebee) to find a real prince without having to kiss the frog first.
Who directed Thumbelina?
Thumbelina was directed by Yugo Serikawa.
Who stars in Thumbelina?
The principal cast of Thumbelina includes Kazuko Sugiyama, Mariko Miyagi, Kyôko Kishida, Masako Nozawa, Kosei Tomita.
When was Thumbelina released and how long is it?
Thumbelina was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Thumbelina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thumbelina was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi.