The Point

Jun 23 1971 Not Rated 1h 30m
Adventure, Animation, Family

Years ago, there was a place called The Land of Point, because everything in The Land of Point had one: the barns, the houses, the cars, everything, even the people. Everyone in The Land of Point had a point at the top of its head. Everyone, that is, except Oblio, who was born round-headed. Since he had no point, Oblio, along with his trusty dog, Arrow, was banished to the Pointless Forest. Join them to see what wonders await these two intrepid travelers as they make their way on their amazing, song-filled journey of discovery!

Plot

An animated story of an unusual kingdom in which everything and everybody is pointed, except for a young boy named Oblio (Mike Lookinland). Despite his round head, Oblio has many friends. But an evil Count (Lennie Weinrib), jealous that Oblio is more popular than his own son (Buddy Foster), says that without a pointed head, Oblio is an outlaw. Along with his faithful dog Arrow, Oblio is exiled to the Pointless Forest. There, he has many fantastic experiences (including encounters with a three-headed man, giant bees, a tree in the leaf-selling business (Paul Frees), and a good-humored old rock (Bill Martin)). From his adventures, Oblio learns that it is not at all necessary to be pointed to have a point in life. Music composed and performed by Harry Nilsson ("Me and My Arrow"), who also wrote the story.

Written by

Harry Nilsson, Carole Beers, Norm Lenzer

Directed by

Fred Wolf

Cast

Ringo Starr, Dustin Hoffman, Paul Frees

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Nilsson House Music Inc., Murakami-Wolf Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
The Point (1971) Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
3,266
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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