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The Hugga Bunch (1985): Cast

The Hugga Bunch (1985) movie poster

The Hugga Bunch is a 1985 fantasy family film directed by Gus Jekel, starring Terry Castillo as Huggins, Richard Haydn and Gennie James. It runs 48 minutes.

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The Hugga Bunch (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
48 min
Director
Gus Jekel
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hugga Bunch About?

The premise of The Hugga Bunch without spoilers.

A puppet adventure follows a determined girl who tries to save her grandmother from being sent to a care home. Huggins from Huggaland appears, leading her through a mirror into a fantastical land where a bookworm tells of a tree that produces Young Berries capable of keeping her grandmother young. The berries are guarded by a wicked queen, so she gathers allies to retrieve them before time runs out.

The Hugga Bunch Themes & Keywords

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  • grandmother granddaughter relationship
  • cereal
  • riding an elephant
  • hug
  • bacon
  • hair curler
  • noise
  • photograph
  • computer
  • toy animal
  • talking to a toy
  • frozen
+38 more
  • magical apple
  • seat belt
  • stuffed animal
  • pancake syrup
  • breaking the fourth wall by talking to the audience
  • female lead
  • scene during opening credits
  • girl protagonist
  • child protagonist
  • three word title
  • hugging
  • grandmother
  • grandparent grandchild relationship
  • magic mirror
  • anthropomorphic elephant
  • talking elephant
  • witch queen
  • 7 year old
  • character says i love you
  • group hug
  • happy ending
  • tree
  • mirror
  • behemoth
  • nursing home
  • evil queen
  • aunt
  • affection
  • queen
  • closet
  • castle
  • puppetry
  • handheld mirror
  • portal
  • mother son relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • escape
  • present
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Cast & crew

The Hugga Bunch Cast & Characters

Terry Castillo leads the cast as Huggins, with Richard Haydn as Bookworm (voice) (uncredited) and Gennie James as Bridget. Directed by Gus Jekel; 11 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

The Hugga Bunch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hugga Bunch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hugga Bunch?

The Hugga Bunch runs 48 minutes.

When was The Hugga Bunch released?

The Hugga Bunch was released on June 8, 1985.

Who directed The Hugga Bunch?

The Hugga Bunch was directed by Gus Jekel.

Who is in the cast of The Hugga Bunch?

The Hugga Bunch stars Terry Castillo as Huggins, Richard Haydn as Bookworm (voice) (uncredited) and Gennie James as Bridget, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Hugga Bunch have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hugga Bunch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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