When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003)

Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas.

Director:

John Schultz

Writers:

John Schultz (written for the screen by), Kimberly Willis Holt (novel)

Stars:

Jonathan Lipnicki, Cody Linley, Jesse Pennington

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Lipnicki	...	Toby
Cody Linley	...	Cal
Jesse Pennington	...	Wayne
Jane Krakowski	...	Heather
Eric Stoltz	...	Otto
Kevin Corrigan	...	Paulie (as Kevin Fitzgerald Corrigan)
Sarah Whalen	...	Sally in the Pick-up
Louanne Stephens	...	Earline
Hudson Lee Long	...	Wylie Womack (as Hudson Long)
Lou Perryman	...	Ferris
Brady Coleman	...	Sheriff
Kathleen Lancaster	...	Kate McKnight
Amanda Alch	...	Scarlet
Joanna McCray	...	Tara
David Little	...	Thoughtful farmer

Storyline

Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas.

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Plot Keywords:

granger texas | sideshow | friendship between boys | child driving car | death of loved one | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements and language

Details

Official Sites:

Echo Bridge Entertainment [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 October 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

A pufi bölcs

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revere Pictures, Zachary

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

When the movie was shooting in Austin, Texas, the left-over food from the set was recovered and used to feed the hungry of Austin. This was done with help of Rock and Wrap it Up! - an organization that helps fight hunger by delivering unused but good food to the hungry.

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Goofs

While Cal and Toby fight in the lake Cal's tie disappears, reappears and disappears again.

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Connections

Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #36.4 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Looking at a Man"
Written by Greg Kendall
Performed by The Brothers Kendall

User Reviews

A touching story of boys growing up.

I thought this movie was very entertaining, in the spirit of "Stand By Me" but more life-affirming.

The movie was well cast. In particular I thought the characters of Cal and Scarlett were well portrayed.

I also enjoyed the "small town" feel. (It was filmed in Granger, Texas.)

If you read the book, the movie is a little different, (It's a modern setting, and the cafe is not in a bowling alley.) but the spirit of the book is intact.