Quest for Zhu

2011 1h 12m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 18

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Synopsis

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The heartwarming tale of four lively young teens (who just happen to be hamsters) on a questto find the Palace of Zhu, where they believe all their dreams will come true.Join the feisty and lovable Pipsqueak,Mr. Squiggles, Chunk, Num Nums, and Stinker as she gets swept away to the other side of the Zhuniverse.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mariah Wilkerson
Katie (voice)
Shannon Chan-Kent
Pipsqueak (voice)
Ian James Corlett
Mr. Squiggles / Stinker / Zhusquashya (voice)
Sean Campbell
Chunk (voice)
Erin Mathews
Num Nums / Surfer (voice)
Jillian Michaels
Jilly (voice)
Jan Rabson
Zhu Fu / Mangawanga (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Mazhula (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bob Doucette
Writers: Sean Catherine Derek, Jeff Gordon, John Eng
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.

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ERA

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Original score by Michael Tavera. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Finn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mariah Wilkerson and Shannon Chan-Kent and Ian James Corlett carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2073154 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Bob Doucette directs. Michael Tavera scores. Richard Finn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
4Original score by Michael Tavera. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Richard Finn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mariah Wilkerson and Shannon Chan-Kent and Ian James Corlett carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2073154 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.