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Pinocchio (1940)

โ€œWhen you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 6,380 votes 1h 28m g FantasyAnimationFamily

#8 of 8 films from 1940 #378 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen, Bill Roberts ยท Written by Carlo Collodi

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Overview

When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.

Cast

Dickie Jonesas Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwardsas Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
Christian Rubas Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)
Evelyn Venableas The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas 'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blancas Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Judelsas Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
Frankie Darroas Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)
Don Brodieas Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlingtonas Birds (voice) (uncredited)
John McLeishas Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Patricia Pageas Marionettes (voice) (uncredited)
Thurl Ravenscroftas Monstro the Whale (uncredited)
Stuart Buchananas Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateFebruary 23, 1940
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1940 average of 113 min
GenresFantasy, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$2,600,000
Box office$164,000,000 (63.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0032910

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Questions

How long is Pinocchio?
Pinocchio runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Pinocchio worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 6,380 votes, which places it #8 of 8 films released in 1940 in this index (top 13%) and #378 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen, Bill Roberts. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fantasia (1940), Peter Pan (1953), Alice in Wonderland (1951).
Who stars in Pinocchio?
Dickie Jones as Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited); Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited); Christian Rub as Geppetto (voice) (uncredited); Evelyn Venable as The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited); Walter Catlett as 'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited); Mel Blanc as Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited).
What is Pinocchio rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pinocchio?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/90143.

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