The Mysterious Tadpole
Synopsis
It's Louis's birthday and Uncle McAllister has brought him a very special gift - a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar, then the sink, and then the bathtub!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Kellogg
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- The Mysterious Tadpole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios, Michael Sporn Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sporn
Steven Kellogg
Ernest Troost
Paul R. Gagne
Morton Schindel, Paul R. Gagne
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sporn
Director
Paul R. Gagne
Editor
Paul R. Gagne
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious Tadpole
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What is The Mysterious Tadpole about?
It's Louis's birthday and Uncle McAllister has brought him a very special gift - a tadpole all the way from Scotland! Louis can hardly wait for Alphonse to grow into a frog. But it soon becomes clear that Alphonse is not turning into any ordinary frog. First Alphonse outgrows his jar, then the sink, and then the bathtub!
Who directed The Mysterious Tadpole?
The Mysterious Tadpole was directed by Michael Sporn.
Who stars in The Mysterious Tadpole?
The principal cast of The Mysterious Tadpole includes Neil Innes.
When was The Mysterious Tadpole released and how long is it?
The Mysterious Tadpole was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mysterious Tadpole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mysterious Tadpole was composed by Ernest Troost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysterious Tadpole?
The Mysterious Tadpole holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).