The Little Match Girl
Synopsis
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells matchsticks to survive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Christian Andersen, Maxine Fisher
- Original Score
- Caleb Sampson
- Original Title
- The Little Match Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Michael Sporn Animation, Italtoons Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sporn
Hans Christian Andersen, Maxine Fisher
Caleb Sampson
Bruce Knapp
Giuliana Nicodemi
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sporn
Director
Maxine Fisher
Writer
Bruce Knapp
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Match Girl
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What is The Little Match Girl about?
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells matchsticks to survive.
Who directed The Little Match Girl?
The Little Match Girl was directed by Michael Sporn.
Who stars in The Little Match Girl?
The principal cast of The Little Match Girl includes F. Murray Abraham, Theresa Smythe, Perry Kiefer, Heidi Stallings, Ray Kosarin.
When was The Little Match Girl released and how long is it?
The Little Match Girl was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Match Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Match Girl was composed by Caleb Sampson.