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Fantasy family film

Tom Thumb (1957): Cast

Tom Thumb (1957) movie poster

Tom Thumb is a 1957 fantasy family film directed by René Cardona, starring Manuel Dondé as Matías, José Elías Moreno and María Elena Marqués. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Tom Thumb (1957) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
René Cardona
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tom Thumb About?

The premise of Tom Thumb without spoilers.

A young boy born extraordinarily small must rescue his older brothers from a wicked ogre.

Tom Thumb Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • tom thumb character
  • psychotronic film
  • fairy princess
  • forest
  • tickling
  • ogre
  • fairy tale
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Cast & crew

Tom Thumb Cast & Characters

Manuel Dondé leads the cast as Matías, with José Elías Moreno as The Ogre and María Elena Marqués as The Princess (Ogre's Wife). Directed by René Cardona; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from René Cardona

More films directed by René Cardona: Carlos el terrorista, Survive!, Noche de muerte and Island of Lost Souls.

Full filmography
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Tom Thumb Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Aventuras do Pequeno Polegar” and “Мальчик с пальчик”.

Also known as
  • Aventuras do Pequeno Polegar
  • Мальчик с пальчик
  • O Grão de Milho
  • Pulgarcito y el Ogro
  • Мальчик-с-пальчик

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Tom Thumb FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tom Thumb, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tom Thumb?

Tom Thumb runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Tom Thumb released?

Tom Thumb was released in 1957.

Who directed Tom Thumb?

Tom Thumb was directed by René Cardona.

More films by René Cardona

Who is in the cast of Tom Thumb?

Tom Thumb stars Manuel Dondé as Matías, José Elías Moreno as The Ogre and María Elena Marqués as The Princess (Ogre's Wife), among 11 credited actors.

Does Tom Thumb have a post-credit scene?

No. Tom Thumb has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tom Thumb in?

The original language of Tom Thumb is Spanish.

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