The Wrong Trousers (1993)

Wallace takes in a new lodger, a devious penguin. Sporting some techno-trousers, the penguin plans a grand theft, a plan that involves putting Wallace in danger.

Director:

Nick Park

Writers:

Nick Park, Bob Baker

Stars:

Peter Sallis, Peter Hawkins

Won 1 Oscar. Another 12 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Peter Sallis	...	Wallace (voice)

Storyline

Plasticine animation of Wallace and Gromit, inventors of all manner of useful devices. Gromit (a dog) finds himself being pushed out of his room and home by a new lodger who is actually a ruthless criminal (and a small penguin). The penguin is planning a robbery and needs to use Wallace and his mechanical remote controlled trousers to pull off the raid. However, Gromit is wise to the penguin and comes to the rescue.

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Plot Keywords:

robbery | wallace and gromit | inventor | clay animation | penguin | 

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Taglines:

From the Oscar-winning creator of Creature Comforts and A Grand Day Out.

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Crime | Family | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Aardman Animations

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 December 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aardman Animations,BBC Bristol,Wallace & Gromit

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (as Dolby Stereo)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The museum set is the biggest in the film. A lot of the exhibits are fashioned in Wallace's likeness. There's even a Stone-Age display case with penguins identical to Feathers McGraw.

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Goofs

During the train chase, Feathers McGraw fired his revolver 7 times without reloading. Most revolvers only carry 6 rounds.

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Quotes

Wallace: No more lodgers - more trouble than they're worth!

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Crazy Credits

During the end credits sequence, the Techno-Trousers walk down the street, still stuck in a dustbin. The sun sets until the sequence fades to black.

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Alternate Versions

In the original broadcast version Gromit's birthday card plays "Happy Birthday". When released on DVD it plays "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow". The music the penguin is playing to annoy Gromit has been replaced by organ music. The reason for the music change is due to copyright issues.

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Connections

Followed by The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

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Soundtracks

Happy Talk
Performed by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II

User Reviews

Wonderful – Gromit steals the show and the penguin is superbly sinister!

In order to help make ends meet Wallace decides to rent out their spare room. However the new lodger takes Gromit's room and puts him out in the dog house. Meanwhile Wallace continues work on a pair of remote controlled trousers. But is the new lodger as innocent a chicken as he appears? Wallace finds himself part of a major jewel robbery – can Gromit return in time to save him?

The second of the adventures of Wallace & Gromit sees the animation greatly improve and the comedy oh so very sharp and funny. The basic plot is a little silly but very well crafted considering this is a short film – I wish many `proper' films had plots this clever and imaginative. It is also absolutely a wonder to watch – even when I wasn't laughing I was easily charmed by the wit and imagination of the whole thing.

The animation is superb, Wallace is as good as ever and Gromit is much more fully developed and is easily the star. The penguin however threatens to steal the show as well as the jewel. How can a plastercine penguin with a glove on it's head that likes listening to organ music be threatening? Well it can – here he snaps his head round and stares with such menace that it's frightening! They all work well together but Gromit takes the film by a nose.

With all those brain dead kids cartoons around on TV this should be treasured. Adults will love it as there is plenty of detail for them to enjoy and kids will totally fall for the rich comedy and well animated characters. A wonderful little gem.