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The Boy Who Loved Trolls

  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
138
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William H. Macy, Susan Anton, Sam Waterston, Matt Dill, and Richard B. Shull in The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)
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Paul feels life should be an adventure, and sets out on one to prove that Trolls really exist.Paul feels life should be an adventure, and sets out on one to prove that Trolls really exist.Paul feels life should be an adventure, and sets out on one to prove that Trolls really exist.

  • Director
    • Harvey S. Laidman
  • Writers
    • James A. DeVinney
    • John Wheatcroft
  • Stars
    • Matt Dill
    • Paul Gertner
    • Nicolle Cherubini
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    138
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harvey S. Laidman
    • Writers
      • James A. DeVinney
      • John Wheatcroft
    • Stars
      • Matt Dill
      • Paul Gertner
      • Nicolle Cherubini
    • 9User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matt Dill
    Matt Dill
    • Paul
    Paul Gertner
    • Olaf the Great
    Nicolle Cherubini
    • Pretty Girl
    Larry Harris
    • Basketball Player
    Richard B. Shull
    Richard B. Shull
    • Doorman-Narrator
    David Crawford
    • Paul's Father
    Winnie Flynn
    • Paul's Mother
    Arthur Greenwald
    • Jogger
    Tom Savini
    Tom Savini
    • Motorcyclist
    Max Wright
    Max Wright
    • Secretary
    Russ Martz
    • Computer
    • (voice)
    James Karen
    James Karen
    • Richman
    David Roland
    • Guard
    Radar Long
    • Guard
    James A. DeVinney
    • Guard
    Josh Mostel
    Josh Mostel
    • Wiseman
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Ofoeti
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Socrates
    • (as W.H. Macy)
    • Director
      • Harvey S. Laidman
    • Writers
      • James A. DeVinney
      • John Wheatcroft
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    jtwelch86

    Great movie!

    "The Boy Who Loved Trolls" used to frequently air on the Disney Channel when I was young. Paul's line "Excuse me, do you know where I could find a troll?" remains in my memory to this day. Even though the video is out of print, there's probably a way to find it and maybe someday I will look into it.
    10toqbon

    I AM the boy who loved trolls!

    I was 8 years old the first time I saw this movie, when it originally aired on tv. Even then, something about the storyline really struck a chord with me. As silly as it may seem, I believe this movie tells it like it really is--you don't have to change who you are or stop believing in magic just because you grow up. I love this movie. I am the boy who loved trolls. Do you believe in magic? :)
    7caspian1978

    The Magical Land of Pittsburgh

    A movie like this will never be made ever again. An hour long tv special from the early 80's, The Boy Who Loved Trolls is as unique as its cast of characters, most importantly the actor who portrayed them. Sam Waterson, William H Macey, Josh Mostel and many familiar faces show up to tell this interesting story. Although this movie is about the search for trolls, it is a story about Paul, an older boy who is on the brink of becoming a man. Hence his journey in the film is one of adultescence. Starting to shave, or thinking that you are ready to shave is equal to the storyline of the love for trolls. Paul seeks to find magic in the land of Pittsburgh as he begins to notice girls. The movie perfectly captures the magical innocents of childhood and what comes next.
    7notthe_momma

    Wonderful movie for nostalgic adults and children

    I have this movie on a VHS tape that I recorded YEARS ago when my children were small. My 26 year old son just recently asked me if I still had it and could make him a copy on DVD, which I did. Funny how the shows watched as children are still in his mind. He has just started collecting movies and shows from his childhood. Being nostalgic myself I still have them all on tape. My daughter, age 20, has also recently asked for the movie "The Little Ghost" which she remembered fondly as a child, but thinks is silly now. I'm glad to see they are still enjoying these classic children's movies instead of some of the garbage shown nowadays.
    10fistoffury

    This movie was awesome!!!

    I just got the movie off of e-bay and watched it again after all these years from when I saw it on television at the age of eight, and I can truly say it is every bit as awesome as it was when I first saw it! This movie shows you the magic of the child within and the magic of life in general! It rocks! The movie is about this twelve year old boy, Paul, your preteen whose growing up but in some ways doesn't really want to, you see him going through the various struggles, trying to get girls to notice him, trying to get into an R rated movie, and making a fool out of himself by goofing up while hes daydreaming, dropping ice cream on a record player and knocks all the merchandise off the shelf of a sporting goods store as he tries to shoot a basket. He still likes his old book about trolls but his mom thinks hes getting too old for that, but he refuses to stop believing in trolls and magic. He goes around looking for trolls, looking under bridges trying to find them, and finally meets a real troll named Ofoeti. At first though Paul doesn't believe that Ofoeti really is a troll because Ofoeti isn't what Paul imagined trolls to be. Soon however he does believe Ofoeti is a troll because he goes to this beautiful underground palace and his whole world changes. What happens next, well, I don't want to spoil it, but regardless, this is an awesome movie! I recommend everybody see it!

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    • Quotes

      Doorman-Narrator: Well, nobody can stop time forever, Paul.

      Paul: What do you mean? Why not?

      Doorman-Narrator: Well, when time stops, nothing grows. Not a plant, not animals, not even boys.

      Paul: You mean you can't stop them? They can still blow up the bridge?

      Doorman-Narrator: If time doesn't go forward, you won't be able to grow up.

      Paul: I don't wanna grow up.

      Doorman-Narrator: Why don't you?

      Paul: I don't wanna grow up and be like those men on the bridge! Chasing gold, and blowing up things! Grown-ups are all stupid.

      Doorman-Narrator: Not all, Paul. You're a thoughtful and loving person. You can still be you even if you do grow up.

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A troll és a kisfiú
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • WQED
      • Goldhil Home Media
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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