Pinocchio (1984)
Pinocchio is a 1984 fantasy movie directed by Peter Medak, with a running time of 52m. It stars James Coburn, Carl Reiner and Paul Reubens.
A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
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What is Pinocchio about?
A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
When was Pinocchio released?
Pinocchio was released on 14 May 1984.
How long is Pinocchio?
Pinocchio runs 52m.
Who made Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Peter Medak.
Cast
- James Coburn as The Gypsy
- Carl Reiner as Geppetto
- Paul Reubens as Pinocchio
- Lainie Kazan as Sophia, the Blue Fairy
- Jim Belushi as Mario
- Michael Richards as Vince
- Vito Scotti as Antonio
- Avery Schreiber as Boatman
- Vincent Schiavelli as The Priest
- Helena Kallianiotes as Gina
- Don Novello as Narrator (voice)
- Shelley Duvall as Self - Host (uncredited)