The Point (1971): Cast
The Point is a 1971 adventure animated film directed by Fred Wolf, starring Mike Lookinland as Oblio (voice), Ringo Starr and Dustin Hoffman. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Fred Wolf
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nilsson House Music Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Point About?
The premise of The Point without spoilers.
Long ago the Land of Point was a world where every object and person bore a literal point on their head—barns, houses, cars, even townsfolk. Oblio, the only round‑headed child, is exiled with his dog Arrow to the Pointless Forest. Together they embark on a colorful, song‑filled adventure, learning that being different is a strength.
The Point Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- cult film
- misfit
- discrimination
- revenge
- pointed head
- newborn baby
- pointed hat
- ring toss
- tribunal
- swarm of bees
- hiding in a hollow log
- fallen leaves
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- banishment
- traditional animation
- father
- young
- son
- point
- kingdom
- boy
- giant bee
- bedtime story
- count
- forest
- dog
- little boy
- jealousy
- exile
- three heads
- competition
- satire
- based on album
- child protagonist
- being different
- secret
- hat
- pet dog
- allegory
- moral
- conformity
- outcast
- voice over narration
The Point Cast & Characters
Mike Lookinland leads the cast as Oblio (voice), with Ringo Starr as Narrator / Father (home video release) (voice) and Dustin Hoffman as Narrator / Father (first telecast). Directed by Fred Wolf; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Fred Wolf
- Mike Lookinland as Oblio (voice)
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Ringo Starr as Narrator / Father (home video release) (voice) -
Dustin Hoffman as Narrator / Father (first telecast) - Paul Frees as Oblio's Father / Pointed Man's Right Head / King / Leaf Man / Villagers (voice)
Also Starring in The Point
· 6 more- Alan Thicke Narrator / Father (third telecast)
- Lennie Weinrib Count (voice)
- Joan Gerber Oblio's Mother (voice)
- Bill Martin Rock Man (voice)
- Alan Barzman Narrator / Father (second telecast)
- Buddy Foster Count's Son (voice)
More from Fred Wolf
More films directed by Fred Wolf, best-rated first: The House Bunny, Strange Wilderness, Drunk Parents and 40-Love.
The Point Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Point.
The Point Also Known As
Also known as “La storia di Oblio nel paese degli uomini con la testa a punta”.
- Also known as
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- La storia di Oblio nel paese degli uomini con la testa a punta
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Movies Like The Point
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Little Longnose, Once Upon a Forest and Enchanted Princess.
The Point FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Point, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Point?
The Point runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Point released?
The Point was released on February 2, 1971.
Who directed The Point?
The Point was directed by Fred Wolf.
More films by Fred Wolf Who is in the cast of The Point?
The Point stars Mike Lookinland as Oblio (voice), Ringo Starr as Narrator / Father (home video release) (voice) and Dustin Hoffman as Narrator / Father (first telecast), among 10 credited actors.
Does The Point have a post-credit scene?
No. The Point has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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