Short-subject movie parodies with casts completely comprised of the digits. Released in 1999, Thumbtanic gives the thumb-treatment to James Cameron's box-office and Oscar juggernaut Titanic and features the voice talents of Mary Jo Keenan and Mark DeCarlo, among others.
Practical Effects
Thumb puppets in period costumes. Oscar-worthy? No. Mesmerizing? Yes.
Writing
Steve Oedekerk's deranged script commits fully to the bit.
Director
Todd Portugal
Steve Oedekerk
Jake / Designer / Stevine Odion / 'We've Been Hit' (voice)
Paul Greenberg
The Captain / 'Lovely Ship' Steward / Lice Checker #1 (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Mr. Prickle / Bartender / Lice Checker #2 (voice)
Mark DeCarlo
The Interviewer / TV Anchor / Elvis / Lookout #2 / Rich Man at Dinner / 'Shuffle Board Finals?' (voice)
Joe Liss
It's a Big Ship!' / Bedwetter / 'I Wet Myself (voice)
Megan Cavanagh
Geranium's Servant / Rich Woman at Dinner / Budget Saving Man's Wife (voice)
Jim Jackman
Dentist / Boiler Room Guy #1 / Baby and Sex Change Barker / 'I Can't Swim!' (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Steve Oedekerk's 'Thumb' empire including Thumb Wars and The Blair Thumb Project.
Released the same year as actual Titanic swept the Oscars, making this the pettiest cinematic response imaginable.
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