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Title: Inspector Gadget (1999)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Matthew Broderick | ... | Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget / John Brown | |
| Rupert Everett | ... | Sanford Scolex | |
| Joely Fisher | ... | Brenda / Robobrenda | |
| Michelle Trachtenberg | ... | Penny | |
| Andy Dick | ... | Kramer | |
| Cheri Oteri | ... | Mayor Wilson | |
| Mike Hagerty | ... | Sikes (as Michael G. Hagerty) | |
| Dabney Coleman | ... | Chief Quimby | |
| D.L. Hughley | ... | Gadgetmobile (voice) | |
| Rene Auberjonois | ... | Artemus Bradford (as René Auberjonois) | |
| Frances Bay | ... | Thelma | |
| Mr. T | ... | Himself | |
| Richard Kiel | ... | Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth | |
| Richard Lee-Sung | ... | Famous Villain with Deadly Hat | |
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Bobby Bell | ... | Famous Identifier of Sea Planes (as Robert N. Bell) |
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A remake of the television series, Matthew Broderick stars as Gadget, who suffers an accident at the beginning of the film, and befriends Brenda, a robotic surgeon who repairs Gadget so that he can defeat the villain Claw. In the meantime, Gadget and Brenda fall in love. Written by Ari Herzog <ari@ici.net>
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actor playing multiple roles | cat | strong female character | ygor character | gadget |Taglines:
The greatest hero ever assembled. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for whacky violence/action, language and innuendo | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
23 July 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$21,889,138, 25 July 1999, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$97,403,112Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$134,403,112Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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(1999)
Written by Greg Camp (as Gregory D. Camp)
Performed by Smash Mouth
Courtesy of Interscope Records
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The shooting script with revisions dated 8/18/98 credits the following writers (in order): Dana Olsen, Jeff Berry, Kerry Ehrin, Zak Penn, Gary Ross, Kerry Ehrin (again), Edward Neumeier, John Hamburg, Michael McCullers, and Audrey Wells. See more »Goofs
When Gadget is found in the scrap yard, the machinery in his stomach is visible. When he gets up, he is suddenly wearing a shirt, and the machinery can no longer be seen. See more »Quotes
Officer John Brown: Dr. Bradford? Hi. I borrowed a book from your dad. "Power Learning Through Speed Study." It took me forever to get through it.See more »
Crazy Credits
At the end of the closing credits, the Caravan Pictures logo features Gadget flying away on his Gadget copter. See more »Soundtracks
All Star(1999)
Written by Greg Camp (as Gregory D. Camp)
Performed by Smash Mouth
Courtesy of Interscope Records
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This movie is actually pretty good. It was much better than what most critics said. Now that is surprising though. Why? Because this was made by Disney, a studio (to put it nicely) I am really not fond of. Matthew Broderick does a good job as the title character (really). The other actors don't play their characters as well as they could have. Moving to a more positive aspect, the special effects are another major highlight of the movie. Same for the action and fight scenes. As for the story, it's okay. The story is pretty much a prequel to the animated series, showing Inspector Gadget's origin. It's far from perfect, but keep in mind this movie is based on a Saturday morning series from the eighties and intended for the kids. Thumbs up.