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The Caterpillar and the Polliwog (1988): Cast

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog (1988) movie poster

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog is a 1988 short animated family film directed by Daniel Ivanick, starring Ruis Woertendyke as Polliwog and Melissa Leebaert. It runs 8 minutes.

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The Caterpillar and the Polliwog (1988) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
8 min
Director
Daniel Ivanick
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Caterpillar and the Polliwog About?

The premise of The Caterpillar and the Polliwog without spoilers.

Inspired by the proud caterpillar's confident claim that she will become a butterfly when she grows up, a curious polliwog decides to observe the caterpillar closely, hoping that by mimicking her journey it might also undergo its own metamorphosis into a butterfly.

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • caterpillar
  • pollywog
  • butterfly
  • frog
  • cartoon
  • independent animation
  • independent film
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog Cast & Characters

Ruis Woertendyke leads the cast as Polliwog, with Melissa Leebaert as Caterpillar. Directed by Daniel Ivanick.

From the director

More from Daniel Ivanick

More films directed by Daniel Ivanick: Arnie the Doughnut, The Scrambled States of America, Danny and the Dinosaur and Brave Irene.

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The Caterpillar and the Polliwog FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Caterpillar and the Polliwog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog runs 8 minutes.

When was The Caterpillar and the Polliwog released?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog was released in 1988.

Who directed The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog was directed by Daniel Ivanick.

More films by Daniel Ivanick

Who is in the cast of The Caterpillar and the Polliwog?

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog stars Ruis Woertendyke as Polliwog and Melissa Leebaert as Caterpillar.

Does The Caterpillar and the Polliwog have a post-credit scene?

No. The Caterpillar and the Polliwog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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