The Great Land of Small facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Great Land of Small |
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French language poster
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| Directed by | Vojtěch Jasný |
| Produced by | Rock Demers |
| Written by | David Sigmund |
| Starring | Michael J. Anderson Michael Blouin Ken Roberts Rodrigue Tremblay |
| Music by | Normand Dubé Guy Trépanier |
| Cinematography | Michel Brault |
| Editing by | Hélène Girard |
| Studio | Telefilm Canada |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 1986 |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English French |
The Great Land of Small (which means "It's not because you're small that you can't be big!" in French) is a fun fantasy movie from Canada, made in 1986. It's a children's film full of magic and adventure! The story was written by David Sigmund, and Vojtěch Jasný directed it. You might recognize Michael J. Anderson from other films; this was one of his early roles. This movie is actually the fifth film in a special series called Tales for All, created by Les Productions la Fête.
What's the Story About?
The movie follows two kids, Jenny and David, who have an amazing adventure. They are playing in the woods when they meet a magical creature named Fritz. He's a bit like a leprechaun!
The Wicked Hunter's Plan
But there's a problem: a mean hunter is trying to steal Fritz's special gold dust. This dust gives Fritz his magic. The hunter wants to use the dust to become super powerful.
Escaping to a Magical World
Only a wise character named Mimmick knows that Fritz is real and living in our world. As the hunter gets more and more obsessed with power, he tries to catch Fritz and the children. Luckily, Mimmick helps them. Together, they escape to a secret, wonderful place called the Land of Small. It's a mystical, magical land where anything can happen!
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in The Great Land of Small:
- Michael J. Anderson plays two roles: Fritz, the magical creature, and also the King of the Land of Small.
- Karen Elkin plays Jenny, one of the adventurous children.
- Michael Blouin plays David, the other brave child.
- Ken Roberts also plays two characters: Flannigan and Munch.
- Rodrigue Tremblay plays Mimmick, the wise character who helps the children and Fritz.
