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The Incredible Book Escape(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-06-03
70%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 0m
Overview:
After a young girl gets locked in after hours at a Los Angeles public library, several book characters come to life and help her try to find a way out.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Bosustow Entertainment
Movie: The Incredible Book Escape
Top 10 Billed Cast
Quinn Cummings
P.J.
Ruth Buzzi
Mrs. Page (voice)
Penelope Sudrow
Myra (voice)
George Gobel
Ghost (voice)
Tammy Grimes
Princess (voice)
Arte Johnson
King / Dragon / Lord Garp / Prince (voice)
Hans Conried
Professor Mickimecki (voice)
Sparky Marcus
Melvin Spitznagle (voice)
June Foray
Mrs. Spitznagle (voice)
Jack Angel
Mr. Spitznagle (voice)
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Overview
After a young girl gets locked in after hours at a Los Angeles public library, several book characters come to life and help her try to find a way out.
Release Date
1980-06-03
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