Purple People Eater (1988)
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- PG
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Family
- 16 Dec 1988 (USA)
- Movie
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
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Cast
| Ned Beatty | ... |
Grandpa
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| Shelley Winters | ... |
Rita
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| Neil Patrick Harris | ... |
Billy Johnson
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| Peggy Lipton | ... |
Mom
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| James Houghton | ... |
Dad
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John Brumfield | ... |
Mr. Noodle
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| Molly Cheek | ... |
Mrs. Orfus
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| Kimberly McCullough | ... |
Donna Orfus
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| Dustin Diamond | ... |
Big Z
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Shonda Whipple | ... |
Allison
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| Sheb Wooley | ... |
Harvey Skitters
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| Thora Birch | ... |
Molly Johnson
(as Thora)
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| Chubby Checker | ... |
Chubby Checker
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| Little Richard | ... |
Mayor
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Linda Talcott | ... |
Purple
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| Bobby Porter | ... |
Purple
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Jimmy Locust | ... |
Purple
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Tim Lawrence | ... |
Purple / Man in Chicken Suit (voice)
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| Lindsay Price | ... |
Kory Kamimoto
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Katie Gonzalez | ... |
Patty Kamimoto
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Cheri Hoppe | ... |
Heidi Johnson
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Mitsuru Yamahata | ... |
Accordion Player
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Laura Bruneau | ... |
Coach Miller
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Randy Pope | ... |
Coach Warzecka
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Cecile Krevoy | ... |
Real Estate Agent
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| Arnie Miller | ... |
Father of the Bride
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Beverly Miller | ... |
Purple's Mom
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Rita Tavill | ... |
Elmwood Resident
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Frances Buchsbaum | ... |
Elmwood Resident
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Marjorie Gough | ... |
Elmwood Resident
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Millie Pederson | ... |
Elmwood Resident
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April Kotero | ... |
Camera Girl
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Dana Klein | ... |
Pregnant Pool Woman
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Marguerite Happy | ... |
Girl on Horseback
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Sonia Young | ... |
Purple Lady and Husband
(as Sonia & Mel Young)
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Mel Young | ... |
Purple Lady and Husband
(as Sonia & Mel Young)
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Brian Harris | ... |
Pizza Waiter
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Karen A. Smythe | ... |
Pizza Patron
(as Karen Ann Smythe)
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Dave Willis | ... |
Fireman
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Tony Jefferson | ... |
Policeman #1
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| Merritt Yohnka | ... |
Policeman #2
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Al Wallen | ... |
Roller Skating Man
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Jobyna Phillips | ... |
Roller Skating Woman
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Russell Nordstrom | ... |
Mustache Man
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Kearsten Nordstrom | ... |
Audition Girl
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Julie Houle | ... |
Audition Girl
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Julie Rumawsa | ... |
Audition Girl
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Philippe Simon | ... |
Dancing Bellhop
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Cindy Forest Miller | ... |
Bride
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Huey Young | ... |
Groom
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Jack Behr | ... |
Dr. Rubin
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| Linda Shayne | ... |
Nurse
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Chumley Ransohoff | ... |
Canine Cast: Pool Dog
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Domingo | ... |
Canine Cast: Pool Hall Dog
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Loopie | ... |
Canine Cast: Critter
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Longfellow | ... |
Canine Cast: The Wiener Dog as Self
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Susan Alexander | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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David Daymon | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Marla J. Miller | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Lyndsay Marie Alex | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Riika Delre | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Taylor Miller | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Bill Anagnos | ... |
Wedding Dancer
(as William Anagnos)
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Bob Gudger | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Michele Nevidomsky | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Debbe Behr | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Kevin Hamilton | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Marlo Osborne | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Bonnie Beutler | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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David Kremer | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Deanne Poulos | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Jackie Brummer | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Danny Lee | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Abbas Rassouli | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Tatiana Davila | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Cristina Maria | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Howard Sloane | ... |
Wedding Dancer
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Ali Campoberdi | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Leslee Jaffe | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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| Nikki Cox | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Kapuki Jones | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Christine Gonzalez | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Laura Narakawa | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Mieka Hoekzema | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Colleen Patterson | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Jane Herman | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Windy Schwartz | ... |
Purplette Dancer
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Bob Yerkes | ... |
Trapeze Artist
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Diane Valentine | ... |
Trapeze Artist
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Gainer Johnson | ... |
Trapeze Artist
(as Gainer C. Johnson)
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| Richie Gaona | ... |
Trapeze Artist
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Bobby Duncan | ... |
Waiter
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| Rosalinde Tropper | ... |
Girl at Mall (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Linda Shayne | ||
Written by
| Linda Shayne | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Roger Corman | ... | distribution producer (uncredited) |
| Brad Krevoy | ... | producer |
| Steven Stabler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dennis Dreith | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Deming | ||
Editing by
| Cari Coughlin | ||
Editorial Department
| Tristan M. Brighty | ... | apprentice film editor (as Tristan Brighty) |
| Cynthia Kimoto | ... | assistant editor |
| Jim Williams | ... | color timer |
Production Design by
| Stephen Greenberg | ||
Set Decoration by
| Miranda Amador | ||
Costume Design by
| Terry Dresbach | ||
Makeup Department
| Jacqueline Brennan Berardi | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Jacqueline Brennan) / assistant makeup artist (as Jacqueline Brennan) |
| Debbie Zoller | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Steven Brown | ... | co-production manager / production manager: second unit |
| Randy Pope | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Behr | ... | second unit director |
| Lorene M. Duran | ... | second assistant director (as Lorene Duran) |
| Tom Koel | ... | second second assistant director |
| Randy Pope | ... | first assistant director |
| Gregory Kent Simmons | ... | second assistant director (as Greg Simmons) |
Art Department
| Matt Ashe | ... | crew: assistant swing man / set construction |
| Henry Buescher | ... | construction coordinator (as Henry Buescher II) / lead man (as Henry Buescher II) |
| Charles Chiodo | ... | puppet fabrication (as the Chiodo Brothers) |
| Edward Chiodo | ... | puppet fabrication (as the Chiodo Brothers) |
| Stephen Chiodo | ... | puppet fabrication (as the Chiodo Brothers) |
| Joseph Henson | ... | storyboard artist |
| Margie Kado | ... | scenic artist |
| Cole Lewis | ... | scenic artist |
| Janice Mayeda | ... | scenic artist |
| Devin Meadows | ... | set dresser |
| Patty Tahara Rassouli | ... | scenic artist |
| Tina Reeves | ... | property master |
| Bobbi Rossini | ... | swing man |
| William James Shaw | ... | assistant property master |
| David Carlton | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Patrick Bietz | ... | sound editor |
| Stephen Bushelman | ... | sound editor (as Steve Buschelman) |
| Joseph D. Citarella | ... | sound mixer (as Joseph Citarella) |
| Stacey A. Foiles | ... | adr editor (as Stacey Foiles) |
| Robert Glenn | ... | sound editor |
| Duane Hensel | ... | foley artist |
| Paul Heslin | ... | sound editor |
| Victor Iorillo | ... | sound editor |
| Don MacDougall | ... | sound mixer (as Donald McDougal) |
| Itzhak Magal | ... | production sound mixer (as Ike Magal) |
| John Post | ... | foley artist |
| William Weir | ... | boom operator (as William B. Weir) |
| David Lewis Yewdall | ... | sound designer |
| Lisa Howes Yewdall | ... | sound coordinator |
Special Effects by
| Arthur Brewer | ... | special effects: flying rigging |
| Tim Lawrence | ... | puppeteer: Purple |
Visual Effects by
| Beth Block | ... | optical printer |
| Chris Casady | ... | effects animation director |
| Cary Granat | ... | puppet mechanical operations |
| Pat O'Neill | ... | optical printer |
| Kathleen Quaife-Hodge | ... | effects animator |
| Liz Ralston | ... | effects animator (as Elizabeth Ralston-Bugge) |
| Dwight Roberts | ... | puppet mechanical operations |
| Sharon Roberts | ... | puppet mechanical operations |
| Megan Williams | ... | effects animator |
Stunts
| Richie Gaona | ... | utility stunts |
| Tony Jefferson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Larry Nicholas | ... | stunt performer |
| Lori Lynn Ross | ... | stunts |
| Gregg Smrz | ... | stunts |
| Bobby Porter | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robb Bradshaw | ... | additional first assistant camera: second unit |
| Robert Duffin | ... | additional photography: second unit |
| David M. Dunlap | ... | cinematographer: second unit |
| Michael LaViolette | ... | gaffer |
| Martin Lewis | ... | electric best boy |
| Mary Clare Lingel | ... | second assistant camera |
| Kelly Elder McGowen | ... | first assistant camera (as Kelly E. McGowen) |
| Reginald Morris | ... | electrician |
| Andy Parke | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Karen Perron | ... | still photographer |
| Sam Sako | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Bradford Scott | ... | grip best boy |
| Neal Sheridan | ... | grip best boy |
| Eric Ward | ... | key grip |
| Adam Hans Wedemayer | ... | second grip |
| Gerd Zimmermann | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Patricia Tahara Rassouli | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Craig Ames | ... | costume supervisor |
| Ayn Helms | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Diane Friedman | ... | location manager |
| Dan Gorman | ... | assistant location manager |
| Susan Snyder | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Chris Brosius | ... | recording engineer |
| Dennis Dreith | ... | additional music editor / musician: synthesiser |
| Stacey A. Foiles | ... | music editor (as Stacey Foiles) |
| John Goux | ... | musician: guitar |
| John Hobbs | ... | musician: piano |
| Jim Lacefield | ... | musician: bass |
| Joel C. Peskin | ... | musician: saxophone (as Joel Peskin) |
| Carlos Vega | ... | musician: drums |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jeff Glasser | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Samuel Braslau | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mark Forrest | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Tim James | ... | driver |
| Gerd Zimmermann | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Sarah Addington | ... | assistant to the director / production coordinator: second unit |
| Deborah Childs | ... | production coordinator |
| Catherine Dunn | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Gregory Finton | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Gehrke | ... | craft service |
| Timothy George | ... | production assistant |
| Rhona Gordon | ... | welfare worker (as Rhona Gordon Jepsen) |
| Ivan Gutierrez | ... | security (as Ivan Guttierrez) |
| Debbie Hines | ... | production accountant |
| Lucienne Lane | ... | medic / production assistant |
| Ted Lin | ... | choreographer |
| Ben Lokey | ... | additional choreographer |
| Dave Mount Jr. | ... | production assistant (as Dave Mount) |
| Merideth O'Sullivan | ... | production assistant |
| Patty Tahara Rassouli | ... | contributor: children's art |
| Ron Sperry | ... | production assistant |
| Lynda Weinman | ... | titles |
| Adrienne Kapuki Jones | ... | dancer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Keith Edwards | ... | thanks: input on "See You In September" |
| Bob Greenberg | ... | dedicatee |
| Harvey Lembeck | ... | dedicatee |
| Robert Palmer | ... | dedicatee |
| Sid Wayne | ... | thanks: input on "See You In September" |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Concorde Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Disney Channel (1990) (United States) (tv)
- Esselte CIC Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS) (under "Applause Home Video" label)
- Video Treasures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Chiodo Brothers Productions (Purple fabricated by)
- Roto Effects of America (effects animation)
Other Companies
- 3rd Gde Cls, 75th St Elementary School, L.A. (provider: children's art)
- AJK Music (soundtrack available on)
- Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pasadena (special thanks)
- After Six Formal Wear (special thanks)
- Airwalk Shoes (special thanks)
- Alberti Record Company (provider: Purple Records)
- Alta Dena Certified Dairy (special thanks)
- Amiana Shoes (special thanks)
- Associated Film Promotion (special thanks)
- Beauty Buddies (special thanks)
- Beth Shalom Temple (special thanks)
- Calton Pianos (special thanks)
- Cannon & Company (accounting services: John Cannon)
- Channel Music (special thanks: Linda Dotson)
- Charmers Novelty Socks (special thanks)
- Cherokee Dresses (special thanks)
- Chuck E. Cheese's (special thanks)
- Citizens of Fullerton, California (special thanks)
- Communications Transmitting Service (provider: pagers)
- Converse Sneakers (special thanks)
- Cooper, Epstein & Hurewitz (legal services)
- Creative Film Promotions (special thanks)
- Dakin (special thanks)
- Del Monte Foods (special thanks)
- Filia Mia (special thanks)
- Flying Dwarves (supplier: Purple's Coolant suit)
- French Toast by Lolly Togs (special thanks)
- Fullerton Car Wash (special thanks)
- General Cameras West (camera equipment provided by)
- Gitano for Girls (special thanks)
- Holiday Inn (special thanks)
- Holy Cross Medical Center (special thanks)
- Hush Puppies (special thanks)
- John & Wendy Hats (special thanks)
- John Carroll Collection (special thanks)
- Law Dogs (special thanks)
- Lookout Mountain Films (opticals)
- Malibu Castle (special thanks)
- Malibu Grand Prix (special thanks)
- Mattel Toys (special thanks)
- Monograms Plus (special thanks)
- Mousefeathers (special thanks)
- National Car Rental (provider: classic cars)
- Nike Shoes (special thanks)
- Norm Marshall and Associates (special thanks)
- Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation (special thanks)
- Osh Kosh B' Gosh (special thanks)
- Palms Tiny Tot Pre-school, L.A. (provider: children's art)
- Pepsi-Cola Company (special thanks)
- Perrier Vittel (special thanks)
- Santa Monica Dance Center (special thanks)
- Score One (music recorded at)
- Sunny Hills High School (special thanks)
- Sweet Potatoes for Kids (special thanks)
- The Union Bank (banking services)
- Unique Product Placement (special thanks)
- University of California, Berkeley (special thanks: Associated Student Body)
- Visions Street Wear (special thanks)
- Vista Group (special thanks)
- Wandering Walls-ers (special thanks: Jan Shayne)
- Wherehouse Records (special thanks)
- Yamaha Corporation of America (special thanks)
- Yargermeister (provider: Joyous Moments)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sheb Wooley recorded and popularised the song "The Purple People Eater", which the movie was based on, in 1958. it was based on a joke that a friend of Wooley's had told him. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Taken (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Purple People Eater See more » |
| Crazy Credits | the opening credits show a blue sky and teenage kids jumping up into the sky on trampolines in slow-motion. See more » |
| Quotes |
Grandpa:
Look! Purple may be a little strange. Mrs. Orfus: Yes! Grandpa: But that's because he is a brilliant musician! Mrs. Orfus: No! No! Purple is an alien! See more » |