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Meet the Feebles

  • 1989
  • 18A
  • 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
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Stephen Sinclair
      • Danny Mulheron
    • Stars
      • Danny Mulheron
      • Donna Akersten
      • Stuart Devenie
    • 191User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Danny Mulheron
    Danny Mulheron
    • Heidi the Hippo
    Donna Akersten
    • Samantha the Cat
    • (voice)
    • …
    Stuart Devenie
    Stuart Devenie
    • Sebastian
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Heidi the Hippo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ross Jolly
    Ross Jolly
    • Harry the Hare
    • (voice)
    • …
    Brian Sergent
    Brian Sergent
    • Wynyard the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Peter Vere-Jones
    Peter Vere-Jones
    • Bletch
    • (voice)
    • (as Peter Vere Jones)
    • …
    Mark Wright
    • Sid the Elephant
    • (voice)
    • …
    Fane Flaws
    • Musician Frog
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh
      • Stephen Sinclair
      • Danny Mulheron
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    • Trivia
      Most of the audience members of "The Feebles Variety Hour" are actually cardboard cutouts. Only a few are puppets or people in costume.
    • 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: That's it, I've had enough! I am going straight to Bletch!

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

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    "Bad Taste" was just the beginning...
    I can understand all those people who gave bad reviews on "Meet the Feebles", because this film is far beyond political correctness and not suited for highly sensitive! Obviously shot with a higher budget director Peter Jackson made all the things possible he was not able to do in his predecessor "Bad Taste". The humor in this movie is insulting, gory and often repulsive, so Muppets-inventor Jim Henson would turn in his grave for this. Nevertheless "Meet the Feebles" is a real cult movie because of its unique character and his inimitable sense for dark humor. Many people hate this film, others love it. I belong to the last mentioned... Just don´t let your children watch this!!!
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    • DJ Inferno
    • Jun 26, 2001

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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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    • Budget
      • $750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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