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Frankenweenie (1984)

PG  29 min  -  Short | Comedy | Family   -  1 December 1994 (Spain)
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A young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science.

Director:

Tim Burton

Writers:

Tim Burton (idea), Leonard Ripps
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Shelley Duvall ...
Daniel Stern ...
Ben Frankenstein
Barret Oliver ...
Joseph Maher Joseph Maher ...
Mr. Chambers
Roz Braverman Roz Braverman ...
Paul Bartel Paul Bartel ...
Sofia Coppola ...
Anne Chambers (as Domino)
Jason Hervey Jason Hervey ...
Frank Dale
Paul C. Scott Paul C. Scott ...
Mike Anderson
Helen Boll Helen Boll ...
Sparky Sparky ...
Sparky
Rusty James Rusty James ...
Raymond
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Storyline

When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been. Written by Kathy Li  

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Plot Keywords:

Monster | Dog | Neighbor | Young Boy | Dog Actor  | See more »

Taglines:

A comic twist on a classic tail!

Genres:

Short | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures See more »
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Trivia

Tim Burton was fired from Disney for "wasting" their resources on films like this which they deemed too scary for family viewing. That did not stop Disney from releasing it on VHS after Burton became famous, although only in a censored version. The The Nightmare Before Christmas DVD is its first uncensored appearance on home video. See more »

Quotes

Mr. Chambers: [putting his cat out for the night] I hope you run into a ten-foot mouse.
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Connections

Spoofs Godzilla (1954) See more »