The Point
- Studio
- Murakami-Wolf Productions, Nilsson House Music, Inc.
Synopsis
In the town of Point, a land where everyone (and everything!) has a point, the birth of a pointless boy throws the kingdom into an existential crisis that is temporary resolved by banishing the youngster, round-headed Oblio, to the Pointless Forest with his pet (and accomplice) Arrow. On their journey, Oblio and Arrow meet a bizarre stable of characters. Furthermore, they discover that just because someone or something seems to have a point doesn't mean that they do, and that sometimes, the most seemingly pointless things are the most integral to human existence.
Characters
Oblio, Arrow, The King, Leaf Man, The Count, Rockman, Oblio's Father, Mother
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Fred Wolf
Producing
- Producer
- Harry Nilsson
Writing
- Writer
- Norm Lenzer
- Story
- Harry Nilsson
Voices
- Voice
- Mike Lookinland (Oblio), Paul Frees (King, Leaf Man), Lennie Weinrib (The Count), Buddy Foster (The Count's Son), Joan Gerber (Oblio's Mother), Bill Martin (Rockman), Dustin Hoffman (Original Release Narrator), Alan Barzman (Second Airing Narrator), Alan Thicke (Third Airing Narrator), Ringo Starr (Narrator, Home Video Release)
Music
- Music
- Harry Nilsson
Production notes
This was the first made-for-TV animated movie aired in prime time.
Based on Harry Nilsson's album "The Point!"
Featured Song: "Me And My Arrow."
Based on Harry Nilsson's album "The Point!"
Featured Song: "Me And My Arrow."
Reviews
The Point
The Story & Songs were great. I haven't seen this for a very long time.