Troll
"Worlds of magic, mystery and menace."
Originally released in 1986. Troll is a fantasy/horror film. directed by John Carl Buechler. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Noah Hathaway, Jenny Beck, and Phil Fondacaro
Synopsis
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (258 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.5M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Noah Hathaway
as Harry Potter Jr.
Jenny Beck
as Wendy Anne Potter
Phil Fondacaro
as Malcolm Mallory / Torok the Troll
Michael Moriarty
as Harry Potter Sr.
Shelley Hack
as Anne Potter
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Jeanette Cooper
June Lockhart
as Eunice St. Clair
Anne Lockhart
as Young Eunice St. Clair
Sonny Bono
as Peter Dickinson
Gary Sandy
as Barry Tabor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Revenue
- $5,450,815
Production Companies
- Empire Pictures
- Altar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troll about?
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in ...
Who directed Troll?
Troll was directed by John Carl Buechler.
How long is Troll?
Troll has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Troll released?
Troll was released on January 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Troll?
The main cast of Troll includes Noah Hathaway, Jenny Beck, Phil Fondacaro, Michael Moriarty, Shelley Hack.
Is Troll worth watching?
Troll has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 258 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.