
When a sudden shortage of water threatens all life in the great valley, The gang of young dinosaur must cooperate with a group of bullies to make a risky journey outside the valley and find the cause.


“The Thrilling Animated Adaption of the Cherished Children's Classic”
Eric, a young boy, is excited about his birthday after reading a book and believes that a train will come for him, despite his sister Jill's disbelief.

Kath Soucie
Tillie / Missy / Little Wolf

Frank Welker
Farnsworth/ Jebediah/ Rollo/ Perky/ Eagle/ Jeepers/ Big Wolf

B.J. Ward
Grumpella

Neil Ross
Doc / Tower / Panda

Bever-Leigh Banfield
Georgia

Peter Cullen
Pete / The Cave

Scott Menville
Chip / Stretch
Billy O'Sullivan
Eric

Dina Sherman
Jill
The Little Engine That Could is a adventure, family, animation film released in 1991. Directed by Dave Edwards, it stars Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward. Eric, a young boy, is excited about his birthday after reading a book and believes that a train will come for him, despite his sister Jill's disbelief.
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