Karius and Baktus

Karius and Baktus

1955 · 15 min · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Family

The little tooth trolls Karius and Baktus tries to persuade Jens not to brush his teeth, and their picking holes in his teeth can go on as planned. If the mother's plea to Jens is winning, the happy days of white bread and syrup is over.

Directed by Ivo Caprino · Written by Thorbjørn Egner

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