Franklin and the Green Knight facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Franklin and the Green Knight |
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| Directed by | John van Bruggen |
| Produced by | Merle Anne Ridley |
| Written by | Betty Quan |
| Starring | Noah Reid Elizabeth Brown Luca Perlman Kyle Fairlie Ali Mukaddam Olivia Garrett Shirley Douglas Kristen Bone Juan Chioran Mary Mouser Jonathan Wilson Richard Newman Ruby Smith-Merovitz James Rankin Gary Krawford Valerie Boyle Adrian Truss Elizabeth Hanna Catherine Disher Paul Haddad Jim Jones Debra McGrath Annick Obonsawin |
| Music by | Ray Parker Tom Szczesniak |
| Studio | Nelvana |
| Distributed by | Kaboom! Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | October 17, 2000 |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Franklin and the Green Knight (also known as Franklin and the Green Knight: The Movie) was the very first movie about the beloved character Franklin the Turtle. It was released directly to video and DVD in the year 2000. This animated film has also been shown on TV channels like Noggin and Nick Jr. in the United States, and on Canada's Family Channel.
What's the Story?
Franklin the Turtle is super excited because his parents told him he's going to be a big brother! Spring is coming, and with it, a new baby. But after talking with his friends, Franklin starts to feel a little unsure about having a new sibling.
His mom reads him a famous story from their home, Woodland, called The Quest of the Green Knight. This story inspires Franklin. He decides to go on his own special adventure to try and end the really long winter. He hopes this will help bring spring and the new baby. His good friend Snail joins him as his helpful sidekick, or "squire."
Meet the Voice Cast
Many talented actors lent their voices to bring Franklin and his friends to life in this movie:
- Noah Reid as Franklin Turtle
- Luca Perlman as Bear
- Olivia Garratt as Goose
- Kyle Fairlie as Rabbit
- Kristen Bone as Snail
- Leah Cudmore as Beaver
- Richard Newman as Mr. Turtle
- Elizabeth Brown as Mrs. Turtle
- Juan Chioran as Green Knight
- Paul Essiembre as Squire
- Johnathan Wilson as Goblin
- Gary Krawford as Lynx
- Ruby Smith-Merovitz as Badger
- Ali Mukaddam as Fox
- James Rankin as Mr. Owl
- Corrine Conley as Granny Turtle
- Valerie Boyle as Mrs. Beaver
- Adrian Truss as Mr. Beaver
- Elizabeth Hanna as Mrs. Fox and Eagle
- Catherine Disher as Mrs. Goose
- Paul Haddad as Mr. Fox
- Jim Jones as Mr. Gopher
- Debra McGrath as Mrs. Warbler
- Annick Obonsawin as Armadillo
- Shirley Douglas as Narrator
- Derek McGrath as Yatterwoof (in a scene after the main movie)
Songs from the Movie
The film features several songs that help tell the story:
- "Brothers and Sisters" sung by Leah Cudmore, Laura Lynn, Luca Perlman, Noah Reid, Lis Soderberg, and Cassandra Vasik
- "Spring Where Are You?" sung by Kristen Bone, Leah Cudmore, Laura Lynn, Luca Perlman, Noah Reid, Lis Soderberg, and Cassandra Vasik
- "I Wonder" sung by Noah Reid and Kristen Bone
- "Franklin Theme" by Bruce Cockburn (played during the ending credits)
