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Tom Thumb

  • 1958
  • G
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.2K
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Russ Tamblyn in Tom Thumb (1958)
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Classic MusicalFamilyFantasyMusical

A boy (Russ Tamblyn), no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves (Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers) determined to make a fortune from him.A boy (Russ Tamblyn), no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves (Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers) determined to make a fortune from him.A boy (Russ Tamblyn), no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves (Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers) determined to make a fortune from him.

  • Director
    • George Pal
  • Writers
    • Ladislas Fodor
    • Jacob Grimm
    • Wilhelm Grimm
  • Stars
    • Russ Tamblyn
    • June Thorburn
    • Peter Sellers
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Pal
    • Writers
      • Ladislas Fodor
      • Jacob Grimm
      • Wilhelm Grimm
    • Stars
      • Russ Tamblyn
      • June Thorburn
      • Peter Sellers
    • 49User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:32
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    Photos54

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    Top Cast26

    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Tom Thumb
    June Thorburn
    June Thorburn
    • The Lover: Forest Queen
    Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers
    • The Villain: Antony
    Alan Young
    Alan Young
    • The Lover: Woody
    Terry-Thomas
    Terry-Thomas
    • The Villain: Ivan
    Bernard Miles
    Bernard Miles
    • The Parent: Jonathan
    Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews
    • The Parent: Anne
    Ian Wallace
    • The Cobbler
    Peter Butterworth
    Peter Butterworth
    • Kapellmeister
    Peter Bull
    Peter Bull
    • Town Crier
    Stan Freberg
    Stan Freberg
    • Yawning Man
    • (voice)
    Dal McKennon
    Dal McKennon
    • Con-Fu-Shon
    • (voice)
    Wallace Bosco
    • Townsperson at Public Whipping
    • (uncredited)
    Norman Bowler
    Norman Bowler
    • 3rd Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Victor Brooks
    • 1st Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Ayshea Brough
    Ayshea Brough
    • Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Cains
    • Villager
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Charters
    • Pie-seller at Fair
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Pal
    • Writers
      • Ladislas Fodor
      • Jacob Grimm
      • Wilhelm Grimm
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews49

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    Summary

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    Related interests

    Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer in West Side Story (1961)
    Classic Musical
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
    Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music (1965)
    Musical

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The head of MGM's British operations was so impressed that George Pal brought this film in under budget that he suggested that he submit a script for his favorite un-produced project. Pal chose "The Time Machine (1960)."
    • Goofs
      When Tom falls from a castle turret into a horse trough there are 2 horses tethered there, but when the robbers escape there's only .one.
    • Quotes
      • The Villain: Antony: Ivan, there's a crook in here. And it's not me!
      • The Villain: Ivan: There are two crooks in here - and they're both you!
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown on the pages of a book, which a male hand is turning. The first couple we see are shown through a magnifying glass, a reference to Tom Thumb's size.
    • Connections
      Featured in Left Right and Centre (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Tom Thumb's Tune
      (uncredited)
      Music and Lyrics by Peggy Lee
      Performed by Russ Tamblyn and the Puppetoons

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 6, 1959 (Hong Kong)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der kleine Däumling
    • Filming locations
      • MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(principal photography)
    • Production company
      • Galaxy Pictures Limited
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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