Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller
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| Directed by | Michael Rubbo |
| Written by | Michael Rubbo |
| Produced by | Rock Demers |
| Starring | Lucas Evans Anthony Rogers Jill Stanley Andrew Whitehead Paul Popowich Rufus Wainwright |
| Cinematography | Andreas Poulsson |
| Edited by | André Corriveau |
| Music by | Anna McGarrigle Jane McGarrigle Kate McGarrigle |
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| Distributed by | Cinéma Plus Distribution |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | C$3 million[1] |
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller (also known as Les aventuriers du timbre perdu in Quebec) is a 1988 Canadian urban fantasy adventure film written and directed by Michael Rubbo. It is the seventh film in the Tales for All series of children's movies created by Les Productions la Fête, and also the film debut of musician Rufus Wainwright.
A sequel, The Return of Tommy Tricker, was released in 1994.
Plot
A young boy, Ralph, and his sister discover a magical ability to travel the world, riding within postage stamps. Complicated by a series of rules, they are soon lost in such far-flung places as Australia and China. Ralph has a stutter, and the film is essentially a coming-of-age story wherein Ralph can speak fluently by the film's end.
Cast
- Anthony Rogers as Tommy
- Lucas Evans as Ralph
- Jill Stanley as Nancy
- Andrew Whitehead as Albert
- Paul Popowich as Cass
- Ron Lea as Brin James
- Han Yun as Mai Ling
- Chen Yuen Tao as Chen Tow
- Catherine Wright as Cheryl
- Rufus Wainwright as Singer
- Ernie Dingo as Dave
- Tony Barry as Mad Mike
Soundtrack
The film features one of the first appearances of Rufus Wainwright. Wainwright also provides the song "I'm a Runnin" and his sister, Martha Wainwright, provides the song "Tommy, Come Back" for the soundtrack.
Release
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller released in Canadian theatres on December 16, 1988.[2] Its initial Canadian theatrical run was sponsored by Vachon Bakery and Canada Post Corporation.
Home media
The film was released on Blu-ray in 2019, as a double feature with its sequel The Return of Tommy Tricker, through Unidisc and Attraction Distribution.[3]
In the United States, the film was released on VHS through Family Home Entertainment. Hen's Tooth Video released the film on DVD on October 24, 2006.[4]
Planned remake
In 2009, a planned remake of Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller was announced, with La Fête and Anonymous Content co-producing. According to original producer Rock Demers, Anonymous Content signed a one-year deal to co-produce the film, and was searching for a director.[5]
References
- ^ "The English track runs slow in Canada". Variety. May 2, 1990. p. 100.
- ^ "Il y a 30 ans… Les Aventuriers du timbre perdu". Radio Canada. December 14, 2018. Archived from the original on August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller / The Return of Tommy Tricker Blu-ray". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller DVD". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Bouchard, Dany (12 February 2009). "Un budget de 20 M $". Le Journal de Québec. Archived from the original on 7 August 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.