

The Magic Portal
Genres
Overview
Aboard a humongous space ship, an astronaut discovers a magic, glowing portal that brings him to a land of wonder and amazement. Filmed with the Lego line of construction toys, the film is considered to be a significant example of early brickfilms.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
16 min
Release Date
1989-10-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
7.6
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