

Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas
2001-09-25 · 38 min · ★ 8.1
For over fifty years, the exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. With his endearing grin, light-hearted attitude, and cheeky personality, Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children. Over the past year, we have received hundreds of thousands of letters, e-mails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. From this loyal support, we are proud to produce this first-ever DVD which includes eight of your favorite Thomas adventures and remarkable bonus features that promote learning and fun for everyone! Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!
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- Directors
- David Mitton
- Production companies
- Clearwater Features, Britt Allcroft Productions, Shepperton Studios, Fuji Television Network, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Lionsgate
- Countries
- Unavailable
- Status
- Released
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George CarlinNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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