The Glitterball

Year: 1977

Runtime: 53 mins

Language: English

Director: Harley Cokeliss

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A small alien craft crashes on Earth, leaving one creature stranded. Brothers Max and Pete discover the glowing “Glitterball” and set out to return it to its mothership. As they learn the alien’s gentle nature and magical powers, they must protect it from a ruthless army corporal and a petty thief, both aiming to capture it for cruel purposes.

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