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Meet the Feebles

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 37m
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6.6/10
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Meet the Feebles (1989)
From his humble beginnings as a gore auteur, to the master innovator of some of Hollywood's grandest spectacles, Peter Jackson has dazzled audiences with his distinct, visionary style for more than 30 years. Through 'Bad Taste' and 'The Frighteners', two 'Lord of the Rings' trilogies and 'King Kong,' IMDb explores the unique trademarks of the Oscar-winning writer and director.
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Multiple animals and insects experience the sleazier side of show business while working on a variety show.Multiple animals and insects experience the sleazier side of show business while working on a variety show.Multiple animals and insects experience the sleazier side of show business while working on a variety show.

  • Director
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh
    • Stephen Sinclair
    • Danny Mulheron
  • Stars
    • Danny Mulheron
    • Donna Akersten
    • Stuart Devenie
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Stephen Sinclair
      • Danny Mulheron
    • Stars
      • Danny Mulheron
      • Donna Akersten
      • Stuart Devenie
    • 194User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Danny Mulheron
    Danny Mulheron
    • Heidi the Hippo
    Donna Akersten
    • Samantha the Cat
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    Stuart Devenie
    Stuart Devenie
    • Sebastian
    • (voice)
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    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Heidi the Hippo
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    Ross Jolly
    Ross Jolly
    • Harry the Hare
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    Brian Sergent
    Brian Sergent
    • Wynyard the Frog
    • (voice)
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    Peter Vere-Jones
    Peter Vere-Jones
    • Bletch
    • (voice)
    • (as Peter Vere Jones)
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    Mark Wright
    • Sid the Elephant
    • (voice)
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    Fane Flaws
    • Musician Frog
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Stephen Sinclair
      • Danny Mulheron
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      Made on an extremely low budget considering the time-consuming process of working with puppets, the film went over budget and schedule.
    • Quotes

      Trevor: All right, you fat slag! Move your ass!

      Heidi: How dare you speak to me like that! You horrible, spiteful little rat!

      Trevor: I've heard better singing from a mongoose with throat cancer!

      Heidi: I won't stand for this treatment any longer. I'm an artiste. I demand respect.

      Trevor: Artiste, that's a good one.

      Heidi: That's it! I've had enough! I'm going straight to Bletch

      [runs off to Bletch's office]

      Trevor: You do that, darling!

    • Crazy credits
      animal treatment disclaimer: "The producers wish to advise that no puppets were killed or maimed during the production of this film."
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      Featured in Reaction & Review: Meet the Feebles (2011)
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      Meet the Feebles
      Music by Peter Dasent and Fane Flaws
      Lyrics by Arthur Baysting and Fane Flaws

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    9/10

    Imagine "The Muppet Show" On Crack!!!

    MEET THE FEEBLES is one of the most outrageously insane films I've ever seen, and I mean that in the BEST possible way...Another home-run from Peter Jackson (BRAINDEAD, BAD TASTE, and most recently LORD OF THE RINGS). FEEBLES is a gleefully perverse film where all the actors are Muppet-like puppets or people in full costume.

    The very basic story is that the FEEBLES is a variety show similar to the Muppets and that they are getting prepared for their first live telecast, when everything goes horribly wrong. So much happens in this film that I can't even begin to explain the story any more than that. Characters include (but are not limited to) a heroin-addicted frog, an over-sexed rabbit, a hippo with low self-esteem (and a short fuse...), a cow and insect porn film-making duo, a sleazy fly tabloid reporter...and a lovable and friendly porcupine.

    MEET THE FEEBLES is a gleefully twisted comedy that is often shocking and strangely endearing at the same time. Many will be offended so this film IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. But if you are a sick bastard like me and have a twisted sense of humor, this film is absolute genius!!! Very Highly Recommended 9.5/10
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    • Oct 24, 2005
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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1989 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les Feebles
    • Filming locations
      • Wellington, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • WingNut Films
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      • $750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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