The Little Matchgirl (2006)
Overview
An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.829 |
Directed By
Roger Allers
Crew
Roger Allers
Roger Allers
Hans Christian Andersen
Aleksandr Borodin
Dave Bossert
Don Hahn
Tim Allen
David Booth
TOP CAST
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