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Tom Thumb

1958, Movie, NR, 79 mins

Tom Thumb: Review

A Mexican version of the famed folktale that strays far from its origins. Little Quesada and his six brothers wander into a forest to help their father with his woodcutting work. There, they are accosted by an ogre, Moreno, who looks upon them as lunch. Escaping his clutches, they find themselves at his home, occupied by his ugly wife and seven dirty daughters. Quesada persuades the girls to wash up, and, thus transformed, they become little ladies who persuade their mother ... read more leave a comment

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A six-inch-tall boy takes on a pair of comical crooks in the fantasy film, tom thumb (1958), directed by George Pal and starring Russ Tamblyn.
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Posted: 9/20/2008

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Wonderful special effects highlight this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about a miniature young lad who foils the plans of two dastardly villains.
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Length: 00:44
Posted: 3/17/2008

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Taken in by a kindly couple, a six-inch-tall boy takes on a pair of comical crooks in this adaption of a classic Grimm fairy tale. Oscar and Golden Globe-winner Russ Tamblyn ("Peyton Place") and Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Peter Sellers ("The Pink Panther") star in this enjoyable fantasy. Terry-Thomas ("It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World") received a British Academy Award nomination for his hilarious performance as a bungling villain. Great Oscar-winning special effects that combine live actors, animation and puppets. Directed by legendary Oscar-honoree George Pal ("Puppetoons" shorts). Featuring songs by Oscar and Emmy-nominee Peggy Lee. Film critic Leonard Maltin writes "Excellent children's picture..." and awards it 3-1/2 stars!
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Length: 01:32:24
Posted: 1/12/2009

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