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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995): Cast & Plot

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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving is a 1995 adventure animated film directed by Roy Allen Smith, starring Scott McAfee as Littlefoot (voice), Kenneth Mars and Whit Hertford. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Roy Allen Smith
Genres
Adventure , Animation , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Cartoon Studios
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving About?

The premise of The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a sudden water shortage endangers every creature in the Great Valley, Littlefoot and his friends must set aside their differences and join forces with a gang of older, bullying dinosaurs. Together they embark on a perilous trek beyond the valley to uncover the cause of the drought and restore the water supply.

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving Cast & Characters

Scott McAfee leads the cast as Littlefoot (voice), with Kenneth Mars as Grandpa (voice) and Whit Hertford as Hyp (voice). Directed by Roy Allen Smith; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roy Allen Smith

More films directed by Roy Allen Smith: Mosaic, LeapFrog: Letter Factory and The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure.

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Plot

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving Plot Summary

What happens in The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

After a meteor shower strikes near the Great Valley, a severe drought begins to threaten the survival of its inhabitants. The meteorites cause a notable decrease in water supply, and Mr. Threehorn, [Kenneth Mars], becomes extremely protective of the remaining water sources. His behavior becomes increasingly aggressive and dismissive towards the other dinosaurs, which prompts Littlefoot and his friends to embark on a quest to find more water in hopes of saving their community.

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What causes the drought in the Great Valley in the movie?

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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure, The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island and The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends.

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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving?

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving released?

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving was released on March 16, 1995.

Who directed The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving?

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving was directed by Roy Allen Smith.

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Who is in the cast of The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving?

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving stars Scott McAfee as Littlefoot (voice), Kenneth Mars as Grandpa (voice) and Whit Hertford as Hyp (voice), among 13 credited actors.

Does The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving have a post-credit scene?

No. The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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