The Phantom Tollbooth
"It's an Alphabeautiful Mathemagical New Musical Movie!"
Originally released in 1970. The Phantom Tollbooth is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Dave Monahan.
Starring Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, and Daws Butler
Synopsis
The Phantom Tollbooth, based upon the children's adventure novel by Norton Juster, tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo. Unexpectedly receiving a magic tollbooth and, having nothing better to do, Milo drives through it and enters a kingdom in turmoil following the loss of its princesses, Rhyme and Reason.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (81 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Butch Patrick
as Milo
Mel Blanc
as Officer Short Shrift / Dodecahedron / Demon of Insincerity (voice)
Daws Butler
as Whether Man / Senses Taker / Terrible Trivium / Gelatinous Giant (voice)
Candy Candido
as Awful DYNN (voice)
Hans Conried
as King Azaz / The MathemaGician (voice)
June Foray
as Ralph / Faintly Macabre / Princess of Pure Reason (voice)
Patti Gilbert
as Princess of Sweet Rhyme (voice)
Shepard Menken
as Spelling Bee / Chroma (voice)
Cliff Norton
as akofonous A. Dischord / Tollbooth Speaker (voice)
Larry Thor
as Tock The Watchdog (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Phantom Tollbooth about?
The Phantom Tollbooth, based upon the children's adventure novel by Norton Juster, tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo. Unexpectedly receiving a magic tollbooth and, having nothing bett...
Who directed The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Phantom Tollbooth was directed by Dave Monahan.
How long is The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Phantom Tollbooth has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Phantom Tollbooth released?
The Phantom Tollbooth was released on November 7, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Phantom Tollbooth?
The main cast of The Phantom Tollbooth includes Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Candy Candido, Hans Conried.