The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb (1993)

A boy born the size of a small doll is kidnapped by a genetic lab and must find a way back to his father in this inventive adventure filmed using stop motion animation techniques. Tom meets... See full summary »

Director:

Dave Borthwick

Writer:

Dave Borthwick

Stars:

Nick Upton, Deborah Collard, Frank Passingham

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Upton	...	Pa Thumb
Deborah Collard	...	Ma Thumb
Frank Passingham	...	Man
John Schofield	...	Man
Mike Gifford	...	Woman in bar
Robert Heath
George Brandt
Andy Davis
Dave Alex Riddett
Andy Joyce
Richard Goleszowski
Tim Norfolk
John Beedel
Andy McCormack
Brett Lane	...	(voice)

Storyline

A boy born the size of a small doll is kidnapped by a genetic lab and must find a way back to his father in this inventive adventure filmed using stop motion animation techniques. Tom meets a variety of strange creatures and eventually discovers a race of miniature humans like himself.

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Plot Keywords:

creature | stop motion | stop motion animation | monster | rat | 

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 January 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die geheimen Abenteuer von Däumling

Box Office

Gross:

$69,870 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Bristol, Bolex Brothers, La Sept

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Pa Thumb: I know... Why don't we call him Tom? Tom Thumb.

User Reviews

Wicked!

Last night i had the chance to see this excellent piece of animation and I truly enjoyed it. For all those interested in clay/latex animation (Aardman style) the s/fx are awesome.

As for the storytelling: absolutely wicked ! One of the best adaptations of a nursery tale I've seen, with somber dystopia tones: think Aldous Huxley and Brothers Grimm meet Chicken Run.

Fantastic flick !