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The Tale of Little Pig Robinson

  • TV Movie
  • 1990
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Timothy Spall in The Tale of Little Pig Robinson (1990)
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Adapted from the Beatrix Potter story of the pignapping of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher, who fools Robinson into believing that he is being taken on a trip to visit the la... Read allAdapted from the Beatrix Potter story of the pignapping of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher, who fools Robinson into believing that he is being taken on a trip to visit the land of the Bong tree. What will happen when the much more sinister truth is revealed?Adapted from the Beatrix Potter story of the pignapping of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher, who fools Robinson into believing that he is being taken on a trip to visit the land of the Bong tree. What will happen when the much more sinister truth is revealed?

  • Director
    • Alan Bridges
  • Writers
    • John Michael Phillips
    • Beatrix Potter
  • Stars
    • Timothy Spall
    • Dawn French
    • Jennifer Saunders
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    34
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    • Director
      • Alan Bridges
    • Writers
      • John Michael Phillips
      • Beatrix Potter
    • Stars
      • Timothy Spall
      • Dawn French
      • Jennifer Saunders
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Pig Robinson
    Dawn French
    Dawn French
    • Porcas
    Jennifer Saunders
    Jennifer Saunders
    • Dorcas
    Barry Jackson
    Barry Jackson
    • Stumpy
    Barrie Ingham
    Barrie Ingham
    • Mr. Pepperill
    Pamela Binns
    • Nanny Nettigoat
    Thora Hird
    Thora Hird
    • Old Betsy
    Geoffrey Bayldon
    Geoffrey Bayldon
    • Mr. Mumby
    Bill Maynard
    Bill Maynard
    • Ben…
    Prunella Scales
    Prunella Scales
    • Fleecy Flock
    Harold Innocent
    Harold Innocent
    • Sim Ram
    Edward Fox
    Edward Fox
    • Captain Barnabas…
    Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye
    • The Mate
    Toyah Willcox
    Toyah Willcox
    • Ship's Cat
    • Director
      • Alan Bridges
    • Writers
      • John Michael Phillips
      • Beatrix Potter
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    • Trivia
      During filming in Polperro, Cornwall and the surrounding area, Edward Fox stayed in costume complete with whiskers and captain's cap. He said this allowed him to wander around the village and not be recognized.

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    • Release date
      • December 26, 1990 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Purcelusul Robinson
    • Filming locations
      • Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamscape Co.
      • TVS Television
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    • Budget
      • £750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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