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A Close Shave

  • 1995
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
42K
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Peter Hawkins and Peter Sallis in A Close Shave (1995)
AnimationShortComedy

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the owner of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.Wallace's whirlwind romance with the owner of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.Wallace's whirlwind romance with the owner of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

  • Director
    • Nick Park
  • Writers
    • Bob Baker
    • Nick Park
  • Stars
    • Peter Sallis
    • Anne Reid
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Park
    • Writers
      • Bob Baker
      • Nick Park
    • Stars
      • Peter Sallis
      • Anne Reid
    • 66User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 19 wins total

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    Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis
    • Wallace
    • (voice)
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Wendolene
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Nick Park
    • Writers
      • Bob Baker
      • Nick Park
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a radio interview, director Nick Park said that Wallace's references to Wensleydale cheese in this film unintentionally saved a small British cheese-maker from bankruptcy. Interest in the cheese was sparked by the film, and one of the few makers of Wensleydale suddenly found itself with numerous requests for it, thereby saving it from financial ruin.
    • Goofs
      When Shaun the sheep is walking along the ladder towards the motorcycle, Wendolene shouts "Be careful, Shaun." However, Shaun is simply a nickname that Wallace has given him and he has never been called that in front of Wendolene, so how does she know his name?
    • Quotes

      Wallace: Have you been peckish during the night? Only, someone's been at me cheese.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits and the Aardman logo is shown, we hear sheep bleating.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Amazing World of Wallace and Gromit (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Wallace and Gromit: Theme and Chase
      (uncredited)

    User reviews66

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    10/10
    Not quite as funny as Wrong Trousers, but I loved it!
    Wallace and Gromit has proved that over the years, they can still entertain. This episode is not quite as funny as Wrong Trousers, but there was never a dull moment. I loved the love subplot with Wendolene and Wallace, and it never distracted from the story, otherwise it would have gone downhill. Shaun the Sheep is so cute as himself, and Gromit proves his facial expressions are still funny. I loved Wendolene and Preston, but my favourite in this episode were the sheep. That scene with the motorcycle pursuing the van, and the sheep on the ladder, was priceless. Another funny scene was the jailbreak, when Wallace slips on the soap, and the sheep come crashing down on him. There is a touch of heartbreak here also, as you feel so sorry for Gromit. In conclusion, a brilliant short and a must see! 10/10 Bethany Cox
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 29, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Aardman Animations
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wallace & Gromit: Una afeitada al ras
    • Production companies
      • Aardman Animations
      • BBC Bristol
      • Wallace & Gromit
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $112,175
    • Gross worldwide
      • $112,175
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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