Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Short animated family film

Little Golden Book Land (1989): Cast & Plot

Little Golden Book Land (1989) movie poster

Little Golden Book Land is a 1989 short animated family film directed by Al Zegler, starring Imbert Orchard as Beamer, Chiara Zanni and Tony Balshaw. It runs 30 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Little Golden Book Land (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
30 min
Director
Al Zegler
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Little Golden Book Land About?

The premise of Little Golden Book Land without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A storm threatens the already damaged harbor breakwater, and Beamer lighthouse worries for the safety of every resident of Little Golden Book Land. When Scuffy overhears Beamer delivering grim news to anchored ships, he vows to help. Undaunted, Scuffy enlists Tootle the Train, Poky Little Puppy, and Shy Little Kitten to join his brave mission.

Little Golden Book Land Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • storm
  • bear
  • lion
  • elephant
  • kitten
  • puppy
  • caboose
  • train
  • lighthouse
  • tugboat
  • based on book
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Little Golden Book Land Cast & Characters

Imbert Orchard leads the cast as Beamer, with Chiara Zanni as Poky Little Puppy and Tony Balshaw as Shy Little Kitten. Directed by Al Zegler; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Little Golden Book Land

· 5 more
From the director

More from Al Zegler

One more film directed by Al Zegler: Little Golden Book Land.

Full filmography
Plot

Little Golden Book Land Plot Summary

What happens in Little Golden Book Land from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Beamer, the old lighthouse, is worried after storms have battered the breakwater so badly that a recent gale punched a hole through it. He calls a meeting with the big ships at Harbortown to discuss what to do next. From the back of the room, Scuffy the Tugboat overhears the plan and steps forward with a bold promise to help fix the breakwater. The bulky vessels laugh at the idea, but Beamer makes a firm call for calm and tells them to stop. Scuffy is determined to prove that even a small tugboat can tackle a big challenge.

Full summary

The whole story of Little Golden Book Land, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Little Golden Book Land?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

Which character is the old lighthouse that worries about the broken breakwater?

Details

Little Golden Book Land Also Known As

Also known as “Little Golden Book Land: The Great Harbor Rescue”.

Also known as
  • Little Golden Book Land: The Great Harbor Rescue

Seen Little Golden Book Land?

FAQ

Little Golden Book Land FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Little Golden Book Land, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Little Golden Book Land?

Little Golden Book Land runs 30 minutes.

When was Little Golden Book Land released?

Little Golden Book Land was released on September 1, 1989.

Who directed Little Golden Book Land?

Little Golden Book Land was directed by Al Zegler.

More films by Al Zegler

Who is in the cast of Little Golden Book Land?

Little Golden Book Land stars Imbert Orchard as Beamer, Chiara Zanni as Poky Little Puppy and Tony Balshaw as Shy Little Kitten, among 9 credited actors.

Does Little Golden Book Land have a post-credit scene?

No. Little Golden Book Land has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app