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Puppetmaster (1989) -- A young mother and husband are gunned down. Cops know who pulled the trigger but who was calling the shots? Troy Roberts reports.

Overview

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Director:
David Schmoeller
Writers:
Charles Band (story) &
Kenneth J. Hall (story) ...
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Tagline:
A box of little toys has just become a gang of little terrors. This is not child's play... more
Plot:
Neil Gallagher found the secret to Toulon's puppets who come to life and then killed himself. Alex and... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
I love those puppets! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Paul Le Mat ... Alex Whitaker
William Hickey ... Andre Toulon

Irene Miracle ... Dana Hadley
Jimmie F. Skaggs ... Neil Gallagher
Robin Frates ... Megan Gallagher
Matt Roe ... Frank Forrester
Kathryn O'Reilly ... Carlissa Stamford

Mews Small ... Theresa (as Merrya Small)
Barbara Crampton ... Woman at Carnival
David Boyd ... Man at Carnival
Peter Frankland ... Assassin #1
Andrew Kimbrough ... Assassin #2
Ed Cook ... Pinhead (voice)
Linda Cook ... Leech Woman (voice)
Tim Dornberg ... Tunneler (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Puppet Master (USA) (alternative spelling)
Puppet Master I (USA) (DVD box title)
The Puppet Master (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
90 min | West Germany:75 min (cut version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Ultra Stereo

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Trivia:
Originally intended to be released into theaters in the summer of 1989 and onto home video in September 1989, it was then pushed to 12 October 1989 as a direct-to-video release, as producer Charles Band had stated in an interview that he would make more money in the DTV field than he would in the theatrical market. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Dana is walking down one hall with Leroy and a bottle of champagne, the exit sign is backwards. more
Quotes:
Dana Hadley: You are in great danger - do not go near the fireplace. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Puppet Master: The Legacy (2004) (V) more

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11 out of 15 people found the following comment useful:-
I love those puppets!, 24 October 2002
Author: kefkajr from Bodega Bay

Wow. This movie has fascinating stop-motion effects that put major studios to shame. The little guys have such personality in their movements.

A thoroughly recommended watch.

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