Purple People Eater (1988)A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord. Director:Linda ShayneWriter:Linda Shayne |
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Grandpa
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Rita
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Billy Johnson
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Mom
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Chubby Checker | ... |
Chubby Checker
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Mayor
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James Houghton | ... |
Dad
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Molly Johnson
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John Brumfield | ... |
Mr. Noodle
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Mrs. Orfus
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Donna Orfus
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Sheb Wooley | ... |
Harvey Skitters
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Shonda Whipple | ... |
Allison
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Kory Kamimoto
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Laura Bruneau | ... |
Coach Miller
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A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
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December 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amico venuto dallo spazio See more »Company Credits
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Grandpa: [pause] I don't know, son.
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The actor who plays the role of Harry Skinner in this film, Sheb Wooley, is the man who first recorded and popularized the song "Purple People Eater" in 1958. See more »Quotes
Billy Johnson: Grandpa, what's it like to die?Grandpa: [pause] I don't know, son.
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Fast-paced and full of surprises like Little Richard, Chubby Checker and great 50's cars. Low-budget but innovative. Kids will love it. And adults will like the musical oldies. Many of the kid actors became well known years later - Neil Patrick Harris ("Doogie Howser") Thora Birch ("American Beauty") Dustin Diamond ("Saved By The Bell") and Shelley Winters and Ned Beatty were already known. A kids classic.