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The Glitterball

1977

53 minutes

FamilyScience Fiction

Overview

When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship. As the children learn more about the friendly alien and its magical powers, they must protect their new companion from an army corporal and a small-time thief who are both hunting the extraterrestrial for their own cruel purposes.

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Top Cast

Ben Buckton headshot

Ben Buckton

Max

Ron Pember headshot

Ron Pember

Filthy

Keith Jayne headshot

Keith Jayne

Pete

Marjorie Yates headshot

Marjorie Yates

Mrs. Fielding

Barry Jackson headshot

Barry Jackson

Mr. Fielding

Leslie Schofield headshot

Leslie Schofield

Radar Operator

Frank Mills headshot

Frank Mills

Supermarket Manager

Linda Robson headshot

Linda Robson

Supermarket Cashier

Derek Deadman headshot

Derek Deadman

Ice Cream Man