The Tale of Little Pig Robinson (1990)
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- 1h 0min
- Family
- 26 Dec 1990 (UK)
- TV Movie
Adapted from the Beatrix Potter story of the pignapping of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher, who fools Robinson into believing that he is being taken on a trip to visit the land of the Bong tree. What will happen when the...
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| Timothy Spall | ... |
Pig Robinson
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| Dawn French | ... |
Porcas
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| Jennifer Saunders | ... |
Dorcas
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| Barry Jackson | ... |
Stumpy
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| Barrie Ingham | ... |
Mr. Pepperill
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Pamela Binns | ... |
Nanny Nettigoat
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| Thora Hird | ... |
Old Betsy
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| Geoffrey Bayldon | ... |
Mr. Mumby
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| Bill Maynard | ... |
Ben / The Cook
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| Prunella Scales | ... |
Fleecy Flock
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| Harold Innocent | ... |
Sim Ram
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| Edward Fox | ... |
Captain Barnabas / Butcher
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| Gorden Kaye | ... |
The Mate
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| Toyah Willcox | ... |
Ship's Cat
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Directed by
| Alan Bridges | ||
Written by
| John Michael Phillips | ... | () |
| Beatrix Potter | ... | () |
Produced by
| Andy Bell | ... | associate producer |
| Timothy Woolford | ... | producer |
Music by
| Lester Barnes | ||
Cinematography by
| Fred Tammes | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Asad Qureshi | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Josh Jones | ... | standby carpenter |
Sound Department
| Danny Curtis | ... | dubbing mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Kitchen | ... | gaffer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Laura Goulding | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Marek Losey | ... | runner |
| Gina Marsh | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Granada International (1990) (World-wide)
- Showtime Networks (1991) (United States) (tv)
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Storyline
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Adapted from the Beatrix Potter story of the pignapping of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher, who fools Robinson into believing that he is being taken on a trip to visit the land of the Bong tree. What will happen when the much more sinister truth is revealed? Written by Andy Bell |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During filming in Polperro, Cornwall and the surrounding area, Edward Fox stayed in costume complete with whiskers and captain's cap. He said this allowed him to wander around the village and not be recognized. See more » |