Adventure ·Animation ·Family ·Fantasy · United States of America · 2004 · 1h 40m

The Polar Express

The Polar Express poster
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Cast
Tom Hanks as Hero Boy (Adult)/ Father / Conductor / Hobo / Scrooge / Santa Claus Leslie Zemeckis as Sister Sarah / Mother Eddie Deezen as Know-It-All Nona Gaye as Hero Girl (voice) Peter Scolari as Billy / Lonely Boy Michael Jeter as Smokey / Steamer
Crew
Robert Presley — Director of Photography Don Burgess — Director of Photography R. Orlando Duenas — Editor Jeremiah O'Driscoll — Editor Alan Silvestri — Original Music Composer William Broyles Jr. — Screenplay
Tagline

A journey like you’ve never imagined.

Synopsis

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Trailer The Polar Express — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
faithholidaysanta clausnerdbelltrainbeardnorth poletrestletickettrain travelmotion capture
Key Collaborators
Robert Zemeckis Director Robert Presley Director of Photography Don Burgess Director of Photography R. Orlando Duenas Editor Jeremiah O'Driscoll Editor Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer William Broyles Jr. Screenplay Robert Zemeckis Screenplay William Teitler Producer Steve Starkey Producer Robert Zemeckis Producer Gary Goetzman Producer
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