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The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin (1987): Cast & Plot

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The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin is a 1987 adventure animated film directed by Gennadiy Sokolskiy and Kenjiro Yoshida, starring Rolan Bykov as Toto (voice), Yelena Sanayeva and Svetlana Stepchenko. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin About?

The premise of The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Scamper is a curious penguin who roams the Antarctic with his parents. His adventures often land him and his friend Snowflake in danger, especially when he defies his father and follows seagulls, men, and dogs. Captured by men who intend to sell them to a zoo, Scamper, Snowflake and Louie the macaroni penguin escape and race home to warn their families.

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin Themes & Keywords

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  • snow adventure
  • penguin
  • friend
  • dog
  • blue animal
  • killer whale
  • cold
  • snow
  • friendship
  • garbage
  • mother son relationship
  • father son relationship
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  • shotgun
  • shooting
  • ship
  • shipwreck
  • thunderstorm
  • swimming
  • iceberg
  • helicopter
  • giant wave
  • education
  • egg
  • commune
  • best friend
  • whale
  • spanking
  • seal the animal
  • cult film
  • seagull
  • escape
  • orca whale
  • orca
  • cape the landscape
  • blizzard
  • bird in title
  • animal in title
  • indifference
  • snobbery
  • gunshot
  • cage
  • disobedience
  • search
  • voice over narration
  • surrealism
  • arrogance
  • scientist
  • scientific expedition
  • gluttony
  • rescue from drowning
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Cast & crew

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin Cast & Characters

Rolan Bykov leads the cast as Toto (voice), with Yelena Sanayeva as Lala (voice) and Svetlana Stepchenko as Lolo (voice). Directed by Gennadiy Sokolskiy and Kenjiro Yoshida; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Gennadiy Sokolskiy and Kenjiro Yoshida

More films directed by Gennadiy Sokolskiy and Kenjiro Yoshida: The Little Witch, Castle of Liars, Ivashka from the Palace of Pioneers and The Silver Hoof.

Plot

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin Plot Summary

What happens in The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin 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

As winter ends, the southern ocean glows under the aurora australis, and a raft of Adélie penguins returns home from the north. The females separate from their mates to hunt, while the males stack pebbles to build small nests. The females come back to lay their eggs, then depart again to seek food, leaving the males to care for the developing eggs. Eventually, hunger drives many of the males away as well, and a vigilant few stay to guard the precious eggs against a restless, hungry world.

Full summary

The whole story of The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin?

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 the penguin who bravely stays behind to protect another family's egg?

Details

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Priklyucheniya pingvinenka Lolo” and “Chiisana pengin Lolo no bôken”.

Also known as
  • Priklyucheniya pingvinenka Lolo
  • Chiisana pengin Lolo no bôken
  • Bauzi, der Pinguin aus der Antarktis
  • 小さなペンギンロロの冒険
  • Dobrodružství tučňáků
  • Nyüzsgi, a pingvin kalandjai
  • Pingviinipoeg Lolo seiklused
  • De Avonturen van Pim de Pinguin
  • Les aventures de Lolo
  • As Aventuras do Pinguim Arteiro
  • Pelle Pingvin
  • Ένας γενναίος πιγκουίνος
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  • مغامرات سكامبر البطريق

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FAQ

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin?

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin released?

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin was released on June 26, 1987.

Who directed The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin?

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin was directed by Gennadiy Sokolskiy and Kenjiro Yoshida.

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Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin?

The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin stars Rolan Bykov as Toto (voice), Yelena Sanayeva as Lala (voice) and Svetlana Stepchenko as Lolo (voice), among 12 credited actors.

Does The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin have a post-credit scene?

No. The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin in?

The original language of The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin is Russian.

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