The Tune (1992)

Del is a song writer for the obnoxious Mr. Mega, and in love with Didi, Mega's secretary. His quest to write a hit tune brings him to the wacky world of Flooby Nooby, where he just might ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Plympton

Writers:

Bill Plympton (story), Maureen McElheron (story),

Stars:

Daniel Neiden, Maureen McElheron, Marty Nelson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Daniel Neiden	...	Del (voice)
Maureen McElheron	...	Didi (voice)
Marty Nelson	...	Mayor / Mr. Mega / Mrs. Mega (voice)
Emily Bindiger	...	Dot (voice)
Chris Hoffman	...	Wiseone / Surfer / Tango Dancer / Note (voice)
Jimmy Ceribello	...	Cabbie (voice)
Ned Reynolds	...	Houndog (voice)
Jeffrey Knight	...	Bellhop (voice) (as Jeff Knight)
Jennifer Senko	...	Surfer / Note (voice)

Storyline

Del is a song writer for the obnoxious Mr. Mega, and in love with Didi, Mega's secretary. His quest to write a hit tune brings him to the wacky world of Flooby Nooby, where he just might learn to write songs from the heart.

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Plot Keywords:

falling from height | dancing food items | musician | elvis impersonator | hot dog | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Musical

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 December 2002 (France)

Also Known As:

Hitti

Company Credits

Production Co:

October Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

69 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mr. Mega: Bull... honky.

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Connections

Features Tango Schmango (1990)

User Reviews

Remarkable toon with ridiculous tunes

Celebrated cartoonist Bill Plympton's first feature film is a surreal musical fantasy with some inspired animation. He financed it entirely by himself, raising extra money by doing work for a few television commercials (see "Plymptoons: Complete Works" on DVD). He also released early portions of the film as shorts to help generate funds ("Dig My Do" in 1990, "Push Comes To Shove" and "The Wiseman" in 1991), even winning the 1991 Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival for "Push Comes To Shove." Working again with Maureen McElheron (she scored his 1988 Oscar-nominated short "Your Face"), Plympton pieces together the story of a songwriter who, after receiving a 47-minute deadline to deliver a hit song or get fired, finds himself lost in the town of Flooby Nooby. Through the course of ten musical numbers (touching on various popular music genres) and some outstanding animation sequences, he learns to pen songs from the heart rather than by the book. This film is classic Plympton, but the light-hearted theme and often silly songs contrast greatly with the bizarre sex and violence of his second feature-length film "I Married A Strange Person."