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Writers:
Roald Dahl (novel)
John Hambley (writer)
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Release Date:
17 December 1992 (Netherlands) more
Plot:
Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
The best film ever, when you're about 7! more (13 total)

Cast

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David Jason ... The BFG (voice)
Amanda Root ... Sophie (voice)
Angela Thorne ... Queen Of England (voice)
Ballard Berkeley ... Head Of The Army (voice)
Michael Knowles ... Head Of The Air Force (voice)
Don Henderson ... Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie Sugden ... Mary (voice)
Frank Thornton ... Mr Tibbs (voice)
Myfanwy Talog ... Mrs Clonkers (voice)
Jimmy Hibbert ... Additional voices (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The BFG: The Big Friendly Giant (Australia)
The Big Friendly Giant (UK) (complete title)
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Runtime:
87 min
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When Roald Dahl wrote "The BFG", he named the lead child character Sophie, after his granddaughter, actress and model Sophie Dahl. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (2003) (TV) more

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The best film ever, when you're about 7!, 6 December 2003
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Author: vix62

All I can say is that i used to love this film when I was little! I thought it was brill! Watching it a couple of months ago I spoiled it cos it's not that good when you're older. It's based on the book by Roald Dahl and the book is much better but I think you could say that about most films which are based on books! Worth watching if you're a small child (which I very much doubt you are)(he he), otherwise i'd read the book (whatever age you are!)

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