The Boy Who Loved Trolls
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| The Boy Who Loved Trolls | |
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 The VHS cover for The Boy Who Loved Trolls. |
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| Directed by | Harvey Laidman |
| Produced by | Bob Walsh Co-Producers Jay Rayvid Jim DeVinney |
| Written by | John Wheatcroft (play) James A. DeVinney (screenplay) |
| Narrated by | Richard B. Shull |
| Starring | Matt Dill Sam Waterston Susan Anton |
| Editing by | Gary Hines Neil Travis |
| Distributed by | Parade Video |
| Release date(s) | October 29, 1984 |
| Running time | 58 min. |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
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The Boy Who Loved Trolls is a 1984 American Fantasy/Adventure film. The story was adapted by James A. DeVinney from a play by John Wheatcroft. The original play, entitled Ofoeti, was telecast in 1966, on NET Playhouse.
Tagline: Up until now, a healthy imagination didn't cost a thing.
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[edit] Plot
12-year-old Paul would like nothing more than for the magical trolls and mermaids he reads about in his favorite story to be real. He goes searching for a real troll and finally meets one named Ofoeti, who has friends like Kalotte, a mermaid, and Socrates, a talking turtle. Soon the mermaid's home is threatened by an evil bridge builder. Paul also discovers that Ofoeti is dying and has less than a day to live. Paul must see if he has what it takes to risk everything and save his new friends.
[edit] Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Matt Dill | Paul |
| Sam Waterston | Ofoeti |
| Susan Anton | Kalotte |
| James Karen | Richman |
| William H. Macy (credited as W.H. Macy) | Socrates |
| Josh Mostel | Wiseman |
| Richard B. Shull | Doorman/Narrator |
| Max Wright | Secretary |
[edit] Trivia
- In the film, the spelling of the troll's name is Ofoeti. In the original play written by John Wheatcroft it was spelled Ofoti.
- There are multiple references in history to a troll named Ofoti. A troll/giant named Ofoti, whose profession is shepherding, is mentioned in the Danish history Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus. He is said to have a famous dog who charged into a battle and won.[1] There is also a mention in The Saga of Ketil Trout.[2]
