Tom Thumb (1972): Cast
Tom Thumb is a 1972 fantasy comedy directed by Michel Boisrond, starring Michel Robin as Le Bûcheron, Jean-Pierre Marielle and Jean-Luc Bideau. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Michel Boisrond
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Universal Productions France
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tom Thumb About?
The premise of Tom Thumb without spoilers.
Tom Thumb, the tiny hero of a classic fairy tale, is abandoned in a forest by his impoverished parents. He cleverly leaves a trail of stones to find his way back, but on a second attempt he only has breadcrumbs, which the birds promptly eat. Wandering further, he encounters a giant holding a fair princess captive, and bravely resolves to rescue her.
Tom Thumb Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- tom thumb character
- lumberjack
- ogre
- famine
- fairy tale
- surrealism
- family relationships
- psychotronic film
- wolf
- love
Tom Thumb Cast & Characters
Michel Robin leads the cast as Le Bûcheron, with Jean-Pierre Marielle as L'Ogre and Jean-Luc Bideau as Le Roi. Directed by Michel Boisrond; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michel Boisrond
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Michel Robin as Le Bûcheron - Jean-Pierre Marielle as L'Ogre
- Jean-Luc Bideau as Le Roi
- Marie Laforêt as La Reine
Also Starring in Tom Thumb
· 17 more- Roger Carel
- Jean-Marie Proslier L'Intendant
- Michelle Marquais La femme de l'Ogre
- Marie Henriau La Bûcheronne
- Jean Turlier
- Percival Russel
- Maritin
- Jean-Christophe Maillot Le Petit Poucet
- Marianne Ridoret La Princesse
- Alain Marteaux
- Titoyo
- Serge Marteaux
- Christian Caux
- Bernard Caux
- Patrick Oliveau
- Dominique Oliveau
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More from Michel Boisrond
More films directed by Michel Boisrond: Catherine & Co., Tell Me You Love Me, O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo and Cherchez l’idole.
Tom Thumb Also Known As
Also known as “Малечко-Палечко”.
- Also known as
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- Малечко-Палечко
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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 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Tom Thumb released?
Tom Thumb was released on December 9, 1972.
Who directed Tom Thumb?
Tom Thumb was directed by Michel Boisrond.
More films by Michel Boisrond Who is in the cast of Tom Thumb?
Tom Thumb stars Michel Robin as Le Bûcheron, Jean-Pierre Marielle as L'Ogre and Jean-Luc Bideau as Le Roi, among 21 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 French.
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