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Not So TALL Tales From The Director Of 'Spy Kids' - Shorts
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Title: Shorts

Release Date: 21 Aug 2009

Runtime: 1h 29m

Genre: Family, Fantasy, Comedy

Director: Troublemaker Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MRC

Production Companies: Troublemaker Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MRC

Overview: A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.847 (294 votes)

Cast

  • Toby Thompson: Jimmy Bennett
  • Nose Noseworthy: Jake Short
  • Stacy Thompson: Kat Dennings
  • Loogie Short: Trevor Gagnon
  • Cole Black: Devon Gearhart
  • Helvetica Black: Jolie Vanier
  • Lug Short: Rebel Rodriguez
  • Laser Short: Leo Howard
  • Mom Thompson: Leslie Mann
  • Dad Thompson: Jon Cryer
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