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Saksikäsi Edward

Original title: Edward Scissorhands
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  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
486K
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Johnny Depp in Saksikäsi Edward (1990)
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DramaFantasyRomance

An artificial man, who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands, leads a solitary life. Then one day, a suburban lady meets him and introduces him to her world.An artificial man, who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands, leads a solitary life. Then one day, a suburban lady meets him and introduces him to her world.An artificial man, who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands, leads a solitary life. Then one day, a suburban lady meets him and introduces him to her world.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
486K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
817
15
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Tim Burton(story)
    • Caroline Thompson(story)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Winona Ryder
    • Dianne Wiest
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Tim Burton(story)
    • Caroline Thompson(story)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Winona Ryder
    • Dianne Wiest
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 743User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos5

    Edward Scissorhands
    Trailer 2:13
    Edward Scissorhands
    Unconventional Romances to Stream Now
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    Unconventional Romances to Stream Now
    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton
    Clip 2:11
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    What Roles Has Winona Ryder Turned Down?
    Clip 3:13
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    Video 2:22
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    Photos181

    Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in Saksikäsi Edward (1990)
    Kim watches Edward carve an ice sculpture
    Winona Ryder stars as Kim Boggs
    Vincent Price stars as The Inventor
    Mrs. Boggs enters the castle
    Edward and the topiary
    Johnny Depp stars as Edward Scissorhands
    Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder star in Edward Scissorhands
    Director Tim Burton with Vincent Price
    Director Tim Burton on the set
    Danny Elfman at an event for Saksikäsi Edward (1990)
    Will Smith at an event for Saksikäsi Edward (1990)

    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Edward Scissorhands
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Kim
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Peg
    Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall
    • Jim
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Joyce
    Robert Oliveri
    Robert Oliveri
    • Kevin
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Helen
    Caroline Aaron
    Caroline Aaron
    • Marge
    Dick Anthony Williams
    Dick Anthony Williams
    • Officer Allen
    O-Lan Jones
    O-Lan Jones
    • Esmeralda
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • The Inventor
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Bill
    Susan Blommaert
    Susan Blommaert
    • Tinka
    • (as Susan J. Blommaert)
    Linda Perri
    Linda Perri
    • Cissy
    • (as Linda Perry)
    John Davidson
    John Davidson
    • Host-TV
    Biff Yeager
    Biff Yeager
    • George
    Marti Greenberg
    Marti Greenberg
    • Suzanne
    Bryan Larkin
    Bryan Larkin
    • Max
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Tim Burton(story)
      • Caroline Thompson(story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The idea for the movie was inspired by a drawing Tim Burton had done when he was a teenager. The drawing depicted a thin, solemn man with long, sharp blades for fingers. "Since I liked to draw since I was younger, oftentimes images would come up, and they'd stay with you, and you'd keep drawing them. This was a character I sketched a while back," he says. He explains the character represented him as he was in his teenage years and how the film represents much of his time growing up. He likened growing up in Suburbia to a Frankenstein movie with the suburbanites acting as the angry villagers. Burton also stated that he was often alone and had trouble retaining friendships. "I get the feeling people just got this urge to want to leave me alone for some reason, I don't know exactly why."
    • Goofs
      When Edward's bush sculptures are finished, most of them are much higher than the original hedges.
    • Quotes

      Kim: You're here... They didn't hurt you, did they?

      [Edward shakes his head]

      Kim: Were you scared? I tried to make Jim go back, but, you can't make Jim do anything. Thank you for not telling them that we...

      Edward: You're welcome.

      Kim: It must have been awful when they told you whose house it was.

      Edward: I knew it was Jim's house.

      Kim: You... you did?

      Edward: Yes.

      Kim: ...Well, then why'd you do it?

      Edward: Because you asked me to.

    • Crazy credits
      The film title closes together like a pair of scissors, and the opening credits are all scissor-shaped.
    • Alternate versions
      In order to secure a PG certificate in the UK the cinema version was cut by 8 secs to edit some violence during the climactic fight. A shot of Edward being kicked in the stomach was removed and his beating with the crowbar was reduced from 8 blows to 2. The video/DVD versions feature the same print with the cuts now lengthened to 15 secs. The cuts were fully waived by the BBFC for the upgraded 12-rated 2007 DVD release.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Edward Scissorhands (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Hawaii
      Composed by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger

    User reviews743

    Review
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    Featured review
    10/10
    A poignant miracle
    Many people say the cried at the end of this movie... Huh! Knowing the plot already, I (a grown up man) can barely hold my tears from the very beginning whenever I watch it. Much more than just a "cute and sad fairy tale", this movie is a true piece of art. This is one of those rarest cases when a bunch of talented and truly, but truly dedicated people set out to create something beautiful, some chemistry occurs and ... a miracle happens. Fortunately for all of us, this miracle immortalized on film.

    Throughout the human history, the wisdom of generation was conveyed through fairy tales. This tale is no exception. This story, told in magic simplicity, actually has some deep philosophical meanings. While mercilessly debunking the true nature of human beings, this tragic story really tears your heart, and yet it fills it with hope. That is the true and, perhaps, the only purpose of art, if you ask me.

    Why do we need music, painting, theatre, poetry? Is there a real excuse for their existence? To me, the only purpose, the only excuse is to help people go on, to give them hope. And it's well worth it!

    To sum up, easily Tim Burton's best, this film is a masterpiece, my favorite American movie, and probably one of the best movies of all times. 10/10
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    FAQ9

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1991 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Saxhand Edward
    • Filming locations
      • Southgate Shopping Center - 2515 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,362,352
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $159,622
      • Dec 9, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,024,005
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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