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Release Year1967
Runtime0h 12m
LanguageNorwegian
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family, Fantasy
Votes16
DirectorIvo Caprino
WritersIvo Caprino
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ashlad and the Hungry Troll
About The Ashlad and the Hungry Troll
An exuberant story about Askeladden, the hero of Norwegian traditional fairy tales, outwitting the good-natured troll.
Directed by Ivo Caprino, The Ashlad and the Hungry Troll leans on a strong ensemble — Harald Heide Steen, Claes Gill, Henki Kolstad — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1967.
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