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Title: Thunderpants (2002)
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Cast
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Sir John Osgood
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Sir Anthony Silk
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Miss Rapier
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Bruce Cook | ... | |
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Mrs. Smash
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Mr. Smash
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Paediatrician
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Denise, age 5
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Patrick, age 3
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Patrick Smash (11) was born with two stomachs, and hence the uncontrollable 'talent' to produce ungodly farts. This soon drives his own dad away and makes his social life hell. His only friend is classmate Alan A. Allen, a prodigy genius, who has no sense of smell. Even Alan's invention Thunderpants, which renders Patrick's farts harmless, can't make his space travel dream realistic. However after the invention of an adaptation which turns it into flying fuel, Alan is recruited by the US space center. Patrick becomes word class tenor Sir John Osgood's secret high C farter. Their reunion is even more incredible. Written by KGF Vissers
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Rated PG for ongoing crude humor, language, some violence and bullying | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 May 2002 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£430,913 (United Kingdom), 26 May 2002, Limited ReleaseCompany Credits
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Gen. Ed Sheppard: Now let's blow ass!
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Written by R. Davis / M. Ankelius / H. Anderson
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When Patrick's mum is giving birth to him, Patrick's sister is reading "The Borrowers". Peter Hewitt directed the film adaptation. See more »Quotes
Gen. Ed Sheppard: Who gave you ladies permission to blubber?Gen. Ed Sheppard: Now let's blow ass!
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Referenced in Best of the Worst: Playing Dangerous 2, the Exterminator, and the Deadliest Prey (2013) See more »Soundtracks
Going All the WayWritten by R. Davis / M. Ankelius / H. Anderson
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I got a headache because I laughed so much at this wonderful - and stylish - little film. It's an absolute, pant-ripping, buttock-expoding, trouser-coughing, cheek bending, sphincter-stretching, blast from the ass... Forget Gone With The Wind and Go with the Farts. Bruce Cook as Patrick Smash is priceless... The art direction is fantastic. Grab a beer or three, a large tin of beans, and check this film out. BRrrrraaappp!!