The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
1990 · 60 min · Family
Adapted from the Beatrix Potter story tells the story of the pignap of Little Pig Robinson by Captain Barnabus Butcher who fools Robinson into believing he is being taken on a trip to visit the land of the Bong tree; the truth of the matter is more sinister.
Directed by Alan Bridges · Written by John Michael Phillips
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Timothy Spall Pig Robinson -
Dawn French Porcas -
Jennifer Saunders Dorcas -
Barry Jackson Stumpy -
Barrie Ingham Mr. Pepperill -
Pamela Binns Nanny Nettigoat -
Thora Hird Old Betsy -
Geoffrey Bayldon Mr. Mumby -
Bill Maynard Ben/The Cook -
Prunella Scales Fleecy Flock -
Harold Innocent Sim Ram -
Edward Fox Captain Barnabas/Butcher
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