Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer (1985): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer is a 1985 animated adventure film directed by Kimio Yabuki and Bernard Deyriès, starring Bettina Bush as Rainbow Brite (voice) (as Bettina), Andre Stojka and Les Tremayne. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $4.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Kimio Yabuki and Bernard Deyriès
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hallmark Properties
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer About?
The premise of Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rainbow Brite and her magical horse Starlite race to stop an evil princess from conquering the planet Spectra. They meet Orin, a wise Sprite, who urges them and a young ally to combine their powers to defeat the villain. Opposing them are the sinister Murky Dismal and his bumbling assistant Lurky, who relish the growing darkness and plot to steal Rainbow’s magical color‑belt.
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- snow adventure
- heroine
- key
- child in jeopardy
- lifting a male into the air
- skunk
- evil
- princess
- rainbow
- rainbow brite
- winter
- color
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- horse
- diamond
- female protagonist
- boat
- dog
- snow
- color in character's name
- sitting
- liquid
- table
- 20th century
- child
- animal
- magic
- carrying someone
- cape
- lifting someone into the air
- spring
- based on toy
- character name in title
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Cast & Characters
Bettina Bush leads the cast as Rainbow Brite (voice) (as Bettina), with Andre Stojka as Starlite / Wizard / Spectran (voice) and Les Tremayne as Orin / Bombo / TV announcer (voice). Directed by Kimio Yabuki and Bernard Deyriès; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kimio Yabuki
- Co-director Bernard Deyriès
- Bettina Bush as Rainbow Brite (voice) (as Bettina)
- Andre Stojka as Starlite / Wizard / Spectran (voice)
- Les Tremayne as Orin / Bombo / TV announcer (voice)
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Peter Cullen as Murky Dismal / Castle Monster / Glitterbot / Guard / Skydancer / Slurthie (voice)
Also Starring in Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
· 10 more- Pat Fraley Lurky / On-X / Buddy Blue / Dog / Guard / Spectran / Slurthie / Glitterbot (voice) (as Patrick Fraley)
- Marissa Mendenhall Stormy (voice)
- Scott Menville Brian (voice)
- Rhonda Aldrich The Princess / The Creature (voice)
- Robbie Lee Twink / Shy Violet / Indigo / La La Orange / Spectran / Sprites (voice)
- David Mendenhall Krys (voice)
- David Workman Sargeant Zombo (voice)
- Charlie Adler Popo (voice)
- Mona Marshall Red Butler / Witch / Spectran / Castle Creature / Patty O'Green / Canary Yellow (voice)
- Jonathan Harris Count Blogg (voice)
More from Kimio Yabuki and Bernard Deyriès
More films directed by Kimio Yabuki and Bernard Deyriès: Little Hippo, Weird Volunteers, Space Family Carlvinson and Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin’ Back to Earth.
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Plot Summary
What happens in Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rainbow Brite, [Bettina Bush], and her radiant horse Starlite set out from Rainbowland to Earth to help usher in spring. On their arrival, they cross paths with Stormy, [Marissa Mendenhall], a fellow magical girl who commands Winter with her own steadfast horse, Skydancer [Peter Cullen]. Stormy isn’t ready to give up the chill of the season, and a lively contest of wind and light unfolds as Rainbow and Starlite race to claim the right to warmth. Along the way, they meet the inhabitants of Earth, including Brian, [Scott Menville], the only boy who can truly see them, whose hope for a brighter season mirrors that of the world itself.
Full summary
The whole story of Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer, scene by scene
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Box Office
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer grossed $4.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.9M
- US & Canada
- $4.9M
How Well Do You Know Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer?
10 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 Rainbow Brite's radiant horse?
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “魔法 少女 レインボーブライト” and “Mahou shoujo Rainbow Brite”.
- Also known as
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- 魔法 少女 レインボーブライト
- Mahou shoujo Rainbow Brite
- Mahō shōjo Rainbow Brite
- Iridella e il ladro di stelle
- Regina im Regenbogenland
- Rainbow Brite y el ladrón de estrellas
- Blondine au pays de l'arc-en-ciel
- Яркая Радуга и похитительница звезд
- Rainbow Brite e o Roubo das Estrelas
- Duhová Brita a zloděj hvězd
- 彩虹仙子
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Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer?
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer released?
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer was released on November 15, 1985.
Who directed Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer?
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer was directed by Kimio Yabuki and Bernard Deyriès.
More films by Kimio Yabuki Who is in the cast of Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer?
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer stars Bettina Bush as Rainbow Brite (voice) (as Bettina), Andre Stojka as Starlite / Wizard / Spectran (voice) and Les Tremayne as Orin / Bombo / TV announcer (voice), among 14 credited actors.
How much did Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer make at the box office?
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer grossed $4.9 million worldwide.
Does Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer have a post-credit scene?
No. Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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