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The Glitterball
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The Glitterball

1977-04-22 · 53 min · ★ 5.5

Family · Science Fiction

When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship. As the children learn more about the friendly alien and its magical powers, they must protect their new companion from an army corporal and a small-time thief who are both hunting the extraterrestrial for their own cruel purposes.

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Directors
Harley Cokeliss
Production companies
Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Mark Forstater Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben BucktonMax
Ron PemberRon PemberFilthy
Keith JaynePete
Marjorie YatesMarjorie YatesMrs. Fielding
Barry JacksonBarry JacksonMr. Fielding
Leslie SchofieldLeslie SchofieldRadar Operator
Frank MillsFrank MillsSupermarket Manager
Linda RobsonLinda RobsonSupermarket Cashier
Derek DeadmanDerek DeadmanIce Cream Man

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