The Trolls and the Christmas Express (1981): Cast & Plot
The Trolls and the Christmas Express is a 1981 short family animated film directed by John R. Gaug, starring Hans Conried as Troglo (voice), Paul Soles and Len Carlson. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- John R. Gaug
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Titlecraft
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Trolls and the Christmas Express About?
The premise of The Trolls and the Christmas Express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Six trolls disguise as elves to sabotage Santa’s village. After a week of chaos they seem to fail, until they tire the reindeer by making them dance and sing all night before Christmas Eve. Exhausted, reindeer can’t pull the sleigh, but elves link Santa’s train to a global track, enabling the Christmas Express to deliver gifts and save Christmas.
The Trolls and the Christmas Express Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- sabotage
- troll
- christmas
- christmas carol
- train
- santa claus
- reindeer
- north pole
- elf
- character name in title
The Trolls and the Christmas Express Cast & Characters
Hans Conried leads the cast as Troglo (voice), with Paul Soles as Other Voices (voice) and Len Carlson as Other Voices (voice). Directed by John R. Gaug; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director John R. Gaug
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Hans Conried as Troglo (voice) - Paul Soles as Other Voices (voice)
- Len Carlson as Other Voices (voice)
- Carl Banas as Other Voices (voice)
Also Starring in The Trolls and the Christmas Express
· 2 more- Billie Mae Richards Other Voices (voice)
- Roger Miller Narrator (voice)
The Trolls and the Christmas Express Plot Summary
What happens in The Trolls and the Christmas Express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Six troublesome trolls, led by the crafty Troglo, wield their mischievous magic to sabotage Christmas by infiltrating Santa’s village disguised as elves. For a full week they cause mischief, their antics weaving a layer of chaos over the festive preparations, yet Christmas remains standing—not completely ruined, but undeniably unsettled by their pranks.
The tension escalates as the trolls come up with a devilishly clever scheme: on the day before Christmas Eve, they set the reindeer dancing and singing all night long. By morning, the poor animals are exhausted, too tired to pull Santa’s sleigh, and it looks like the entire gift-giving mission could fail.
Full summary
The whole story of The Trolls and the Christmas Express, scene by scene
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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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Movies Like The Trolls and the Christmas Express
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Trolls Holiday, Trolls Holiday in Harmony and The Little Troll Prince.
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The Little Troll Prince 1987 -
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The Trolls and the Christmas Express FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trolls and the Christmas Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express runs 30 minutes.
When was The Trolls and the Christmas Express released?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express was released on November 26, 1981.
Who directed The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express was directed by John R. Gaug.
Who is in the cast of The Trolls and the Christmas Express?
The Trolls and the Christmas Express stars Hans Conried as Troglo (voice), Paul Soles as Other Voices (voice) and Len Carlson as Other Voices (voice), among 6 credited actors.
Does The Trolls and the Christmas Express have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trolls and the Christmas Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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