Jack O'Lantern
Synopsis
A leprechaun, who had changed himself into a pumpkin seed to hibernate for the winter, comes to life as Mr. Jack O'Lantern, who then uses his pumpkin shell to help scare away Zelda the Witch and Archibald the Warlock.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- William J. Keenan
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- Jack O'Lantern
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
William J. Keenan
Maury Laws
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
William J. Keenan
Writer
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack O'Lantern
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What is Jack O'Lantern about?
A leprechaun, who had changed himself into a pumpkin seed to hibernate for the winter, comes to life as Mr. Jack O'Lantern, who then uses his pumpkin shell to help scare away Zelda the Witch and Archibald the Warlock.
Who directed Jack O'Lantern?
Jack O'Lantern was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..
Who stars in Jack O'Lantern?
The principal cast of Jack O'Lantern includes Carl Banas, Len Birman, Bernard Cowan, Peg Dixon, Keith Hampshire.
When was Jack O'Lantern released and how long is it?
Jack O'Lantern was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack O'Lantern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack O'Lantern was composed by Maury Laws.