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The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)

PG 96 min  -  Adventure | Musical | Comedy
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Director:

Rod Amateau
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Phil Fondacaro ...
Greaser Greg
Anthony Newley ...
Captain Manzini
Mackenzie Astin ...
Dodger
Katie Barberi ...
Tangerine
Ron MacLachlan Ron MacLachlan ...
Juice
J.P. Amateau J.P. Amateau ...
Wally
Marjory Graue Marjory Graue ...
Blythe
Debbie Lee Carrington ...
Valerie Vomit
Kevin Thompson ...
Ali Gator
Bobby Bell Bobby Bell ...
Foul Phil (as Robert Bell)
Larry Green Larry Green ...
Nat Nerd
Arturo Gil ...
Windy Winston
Susan Rossitto Susan Rossitto ...
Messy Tessie
John Cade John Cade ...
Bartender
Lynn Cartwright Lynn Cartwright ...
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Storyline

Seven disgusting kids but nevertheless of interesting personality are being made of the green mud coming out of garbage can. Once alive their master gives them rules to obey although they think that life is funnier without following stupid regulations like no television or no candy. Naturally this will cause some conflicts. Written by Volker Boehm  

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Taglines:

Out of the garbage pail and into your heart See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Musical | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

La pandilla basura See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$661,512 (USA) (23 August 1987) (374 Screens)

Gross:

$1,576,615 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Spain:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

A portrait visible in Manzini's shop is the painting from Troll. It can be seen in the scene after the Garbage Pail Kids have had their weenie roast and are back at the shop recovering. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the Garbage Pail Kids steal the delivery truck, the driver's belt and the rope connecting his pants to the truck disappear during some shots. See more »

Quotes

Foul Phil - Suit: My tummy hurts!
Greaser Greg - Suit: What did you eat?
Foul Phil - Suit: Everything!
Greaser Greg - Suit: That makes sense!
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Connections

Referenced in "Family Guy: Brian's Got a Brand New Bag (#8.4)" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Electricity"
Performed by David Lawrence
Produced and Arranged by David Lawrence See more »