A family of gnomes preparing for the wedding of their eldest son must engage in a battle of wits with an enemy family of vicious trolls.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn animation that somehow cost $3 million in 1980.
Production
Rien Poortvliet's illustrated book brought to chaotic life.
Director
Jack Zander
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This CBS TV special was the most expensive animated production of its time, beating Disney's Rescuers.
Spawned a weird franchise including 'The World of David the Gnome'—yes, that 90s Nickelodeon show your brain forgot.
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