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A painter who can temporarily talk to the creatures of an enchanted forest must help them stop the evil Cactus King, who's building an army of magical living weapons and machines to turn the... Read allA painter who can temporarily talk to the creatures of an enchanted forest must help them stop the evil Cactus King, who's building an army of magical living weapons and machines to turn the forest into a wasteland perfect for the cacti.A painter who can temporarily talk to the creatures of an enchanted forest must help them stop the evil Cactus King, who's building an army of magical living weapons and machines to turn the forest into a wasteland perfect for the cacti.
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Josip Marotti
- Kaktus Car
- (voice)
Vili Matula
- Slikar Paleta
- (voice)
Ljubo Kapor
- Dabar Ostrozub
- (voice)
Ivo Rogulja
- Stapic
- (voice)
Helena Buljan
- La
- (voice)
Djurdja Ivezic
- Re
- (voice)
- (as Durda Izevic)
- …
Sven Lasta
- Do
- (voice)
- …
Vladimir Kovacic
- Tvor
- (voice)
- …
Nada Rocco
- Lili
- (voice)
Vladimir Puhalo
- Svraka
- (voice)
- …
Veronika Kovacic
- Mi
- (voice)
- (as Veronika Durbesic)
Mladen Vasary
- Pa
- (voice)
- …
Drago Krca
- Vodenjak
- (voice)
Slavica Fila
- Bobo
- (voice)
Rikard Simonelli
- Guster Gondolar
- (voice)
- (as Richard Simonelli)
Lena Politeo
- Vatroslav
- (voice)
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I don't understand how anyone can say that this movie deserves a 1 as, unless they have no imagination, with all due respect, it is a children's movie. I have been trying to remember the name of this movie for years, and like most have always though it was the Enchanted Forest, recently I taped Once Upon A Forest on my Tivo. I thought maybe that was it, but alas I was wrong. That's when IMDb comes in and saves me. Now all I have to do is find a copy of this movie, I can't wait to watch it, I hope its been remastered onto DVD..if not...it could make someone a lot of money hint hint! I am so glad I figured this out, could have led to lots of sleepless night. Its a very good movie, with a wonderful moral, and I think everyone should watch it at least once.
10AllyJ2
I remember I saw this movie when I was little and then I would watch it over and over again. I too can remember every detail of this movie, it is engraved in my memory. I loved it and I haven't seen it anywhere recently. My sister and I always talk about this movie and another quite similar called "Katy the Caterpillar". Although "Katy the Caterpillar" is in Spanish both dealt with finding your true self in order to achieve what you were meant to do. These movies are from our childhood. If anyone gets to see this movie enjoy it...it is very good. The film is kind of weird but very fun to watch, I believe many children, (now adults) who have seen it will agree with this. The movie takes you into a magical world that only children understand I hope that if I see today I will still have that same experience. I also remember that the fact that the main character could suddenly paint beautifully made me want to paint. I would get a paint brush and water colors and begin my master piece :)
This is one of those movies that, before IMDb, the only thing proving that this movie actually existed was the fact that you had a physical copy of it. I can't tell you how many times i've asked "have you seen the elmchanted forest?" and people ask me "what the hell is that?" i have yet to meet ANYONE who's seen this movie besides my sister, and that's a real shame. Being another one of those forgotten small animation company movies, it was quite good. Searching on IMDb, i can see that no one ever got VA work after this movie, and i don't know why O_O. During this movie we get to meet characters i still remember to this day. Peter, Buddy Bear, Thistle, Cactus King....they're all great. i remember that the mushroom song kinda freaked me out though when i was little.... <_< still, the Voicing was pretty good, the animation quality was not that bad for 1986, and the story was pretty good as well as the music. Some of the voices and lines were classics. i don't think i'll ever forget "did you say.....did you say...BEAVERRRR?!?" This movie really reminds me of my childhood, and it really was a memorable movie. This movie helps the catcus king flower, with an 8, out of 10
I saw this movie when I was about 10 years old and I swear it's one of my favorite childhood movies. I dont think I quite understood at the time the true hilarity of it (is it just me, or were the writers/artists on drugs?). But it is truly a memorable movie and something I happen to own. It is available on half.com for ordering. On top of all that, I do think it is a very moral and entertaining movie for kids about respecting the elements and nature. Thumbs up!!!
A painter falls asleep under a enchanted elm and is granted special powers. For a short time he is able to paint magically and to communicate with plants, animals & forest gods. He joins forces with a beaver, a bear, a trio of hedgehogs & a thistle to defeat the evil Cactus King.
It's odd. Very odd. You should see it. My rating 7/10
It's odd. Very odd. You should see it. My rating 7/10
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- TriviaThe first animated feature to be produced in the region of former Yugoslavia (and also the first from present-day Croatia).
- Quotes
[repeated line]
Emperor Spine: Did you say... did you say..."BEAVER"?
- Alternate versionsIn the North American release, the beginning that featured scenery with the titles and Croatian credits are omitted, as it cuts to the blue whimsical creature, showing the English title. During the final musical number at the end, the picture froze during the middle as it shows the English translation of the credits, omitting the Croatian credits with the black background at the film's closing.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Carobnjakov sesir (1990)
- SoundtracksLet Your Fur Down
Written by Dennis Leogrande and Fred P. Sharkey
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