Amazing Stories (TV Series)
Gather Ye Acorns (1986)
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- Not Rated
- 25min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 02 Feb 1986
- TV Episode
Jonathan Quick, the bane of his practical parents' existence, takes an ancient tree troll's advice to pack up his treasured comic-book collection and follow his heart. And so, fifty years later..
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| Mark Hamill | ... |
Jonathan
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| David Rappaport | ... |
Troll
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| Lois De Banzie | ... |
Alma Quick
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| Mary Jo Deschanel | ... |
Francine Gazetta
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| Royal Dano | ... |
Elmer Quick
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David Friedman | ... |
Jonathan Quick, Age 12
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| Joanna Merlin | ... |
Marie / Wealthy Lady
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Frank Schuller | ... |
Paul Treadwell
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| William Dear | ... |
David
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| Forest Whitaker | ... |
Jerry
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John Carlyle | ... |
Auctioneer
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Conrad Dunn | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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Kelly Henson | ... |
Elizabeth Treadwell
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Brian Smith | ... |
Treadwell Boy
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Directed by
| Norman Reynolds | ||
Written by
| Steven Spielberg | ... | (creator) (creator) & |
| Joshua Brand | ... | (creator) (creator) & |
| John Falsey | ... | (creator) (creator) |
| Stu Krieger | ... | (teleplay) |
| Steven Spielberg | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Joshua Brand | ... | supervising producer |
| John Falsey | ... | supervising producer |
| Stephen Semel | ... | associate producer |
| Steven Spielberg | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Starkey | ... | associate producer |
| David E. Vogel | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bruce Broughton | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert M. Stevens | ... | director of photography (as Robert Stevens) |
Film Editing by
| Steven Kemper | ||
Casting By
| Johanna Ray | ||
Production Design by
| Rick Carter | ||
Art Direction by
| Lynda Paradise | ||
Set Decoration by
| Catherine Mann | ... | (as Catherine Arnold) |
Production Management
| Joan Bradshaw | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David L. Beanes | ... | first assistant director |
| Jerry Ketcham | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Hugo Santiago | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Michael C. Moore | ... | sound (as Michael Moore) |
| John Stacy | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Wayne Rose | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| William Reilly | ... | motion control technician (1985-1987) |
| Randy Roberts | ... | main title producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rod Weaver | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| Craig Campobasso | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joseph Roveto | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jane Ruhm | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| John Williams | ... | composer: theme music |
Additional Crew
| Jim Bissell | ... | title designer |
| Ron Cobb | ... | title designer |
| Mick Garris | ... | story editor |
| Kathleen Kennedy | ... | production executive |
| Frank Marshall | ... | production executive |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Elephant Films (2017) (France) (video)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1986) (United States) (tv)
- Pan Vision (2011) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Robert Abel and Associates (main titles)
- Dream Quest Images (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Universal Title (titles and opticals)
Storyline
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In 1930s, a young boy named Jonathan Quick decides not to fulfill his practical parents' dream of becoming a doctor. Instead, he takes the advice of a strange mystical little troll, "Mother Nature's Only Son," who claims that if he buys a nice new car and keeps his treasured childhood possessions with him, he will be free of work, rat race and family. Decades pass and by 1955 Jonathan's life has only gotten worse. He chooses to stay a dreamer no matter what and by the 1980s, he's become a broken shell of an old man contemplating suicide. However, that's when he finally gets a break. Is it too little, too late, or a dream come true? Written by Poisoned_Dragon1964 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Among the items in Jono's collection are More Fun Comics #9 (March 1936), Action Comics #1 (June 1938), the first appearance of Superman, Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), the first appearance of Batman, and Marvel Mystery Comics #1 (October 1939), the first publication of Marvel Comics' predecessor Timely Comics. See more » |
| Goofs | The gas station attendant doesn't put out his cigarette when he goes near the gas pump. See more » |