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Peter in Magicland (1990): Cast & Plot

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Peter in Magicland is a 1990 animated family film directed by Wolfgang Urchs, starring Manfred Lichtenfeld as Sumsemann, André Schmidtsdorf and Nathalie del Castillo. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Peter in Magicland (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Wolfgang Urchs
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peter in Magicland About?

The premise of Peter in Magicland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After Sumsemann the beetle loses one of his arms to a troll, he invites brother and sister Peterchen and Annaliese to join him on a journey to the moon in a quest to retrieve his lost arm. Together they travel through whimsical realms, guided by hope and determination, seeking the moonlit remedy.

Peter in Magicland Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • journey
  • brother
  • moon
  • beetle
  • brother sister relationship
  • santa claus
  • goat
  • flashback
  • father christmas
  • council
  • carriage
  • breaking the fourth wall
+9 more
  • anthropomorphic insect
  • fairy tale
  • talking animal
  • owl
  • magic
  • flying
  • bear
  • based on book
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Peter in Magicland Cast & Characters

Manfred Lichtenfeld leads the cast as Sumsemann, with André Schmidtsdorf as Peterchen and Nathalie del Castillo as Anneliese. Directed by Wolfgang Urchs; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Wolfgang Urchs

More films directed by Wolfgang Urchs: Stowaways on the Ark and Weeds.

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Plot

Peter in Magicland Plot Summary

What happens in Peter in Magicland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a quiet night, siblings Peter André Schmidtsdorf and Annabelle Nathalie del Castillo are awakened by a sound in their bedroom that resembles music. They discover the source: a beetle playing a violin. The beetle calls himself Mr. Buzzworthy, the fifth descendant of the ancient Buzzworthy lineage, and he unveils an old, sorrowful tale. Centuries ago, on a Sunday morning, his great-great-great-grandfather rested on a birch tree when a cruel woodcutter chopped the trunk down and carried away the beetle’s sixth leg (his lower left arm). Since then, every generation has been born with only five legs. Not long after, a Night Fairy visits and reveals that she punished the woodcutter by banishing him to the Moon along with the tree, thus creating the Moon Man. When Mr.

Full summary

The whole story of Peter in Magicland, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Peter in Magicland?

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

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What is the name of the beetle who awakens Peter and Annabelle?

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Peter in Magicland Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Petterin kuumatka” and “Petit pierre aux pays des reves”.

Also known as
  • Petterin kuumatka
  • Petit pierre aux pays des reves
  • Чудното пътешествие на Петер до Луната
  • Petříkův výlet na měsíc
  • Petit Pierre au pays des rêves
  • Peter va sulla luna

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Peter in Magicland FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Peter in Magicland, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Peter in Magicland?

Peter in Magicland runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Peter in Magicland released?

Peter in Magicland was released on November 29, 1990.

Who directed Peter in Magicland?

Peter in Magicland was directed by Wolfgang Urchs.

More films by Wolfgang Urchs

Who is in the cast of Peter in Magicland?

Peter in Magicland stars Manfred Lichtenfeld as Sumsemann, André Schmidtsdorf as Peterchen and Nathalie del Castillo as Anneliese, among 11 credited actors.

Does Peter in Magicland have a post-credit scene?

No. Peter in Magicland has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Peter in Magicland in?

The original language of Peter in Magicland is German.

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