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Frankenweenie(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-12-14
69%
419 Votes
Time: 0h 29m
A comic twist on a classic tail!
Overview:
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: Frankenweenie
Top 10 Billed Cast
Barret Oliver
Victor Frankenstein
Shelley Duvall
Susan Frankenstein
Daniel Stern
Ben Frankenstein
Joseph Maher
Mr. Chambers
Paul Bartel
Mr. Walsh
Sofia Coppola
Anne Chambers
Jason Hervey
Frank Dale
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Overview
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.
Release Date
1984-12-14
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3.5 startsTagline
A comic twist on a classic tail!
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