Still from Wombling Free — Wombling Free (1977) — Lionel JeffriesPhotographed by Alan Hume

Lionel Jeffries

Wombling Free

Name: Wombling Free
Genre: Music, Family
Released: 1977
Duration: 96 min

English / 1977 / 1h 36m

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Music Family

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Synopsis

The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nice song and dance as well. This was a film version of the popular childrens TV show.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLionel Jeffries

WriterLionel Jeffries

CinematographerAlan Hume

ComposerMike Batt

EditorPeter Tanner

Cast

David Tomlinsonas Roland Frogmorton

Frances de la Touras Julia Frogmorton

Bonnie Langfordas Kim Frogmorton

Bernard Spearas Arnold Takahashi

Yasuko Nagazumias Doris Takahashi

John Junkinas County Surveyor

Reg Lyeas Assistant Surveyor

Kenny Bakeras Bungo

Eileen Bakeras Tobermory

Sadie Correas Mme. Cholet

Tony Frielas Womble

Brian Jonesas Wellington

John Lummissas MacWomble

Jack Purvisas Great Uncle Bulgaria

Albert Wilkinsonas Tomsk

Marcus Powellas Orinoco

David Jasonas Womble Voices (voice)

Janet Brownas Womble Voices (voice)

Jon Pertweeas Womble Voices (voice)

John Grahamas Womble Voices (voice)