Pinocchio
Synopsis
This musical adaptation of Pinocchio from 1976 features the incomparable talents of Danny Kaye, Sandy Duncan, Flip Wilson, and Clive Revill. Framed by the story of a young theater girl's desire to study and work apart from her father, the story of Pinocchio is presented as a subplay with the young girl as Pinocchio (Sandy Duncan) and her father as Geppetto (Danny Kaye). The famous Carlo Collodi story of a lonely woodcutter whose marionette comes to life is presented faithfully and engagingly.
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Sandy Duncan
Teresa Collodi / Pinocchio
Danny Kaye
Boris Stroganoff / Geppetto
Clive Revill
The Coachman
Gary Morgan
Candlewick
Flip Wilson
The Fox
Liz Torres
The Cat
Don Correia
Candlewick's Mate
Roy Smith
Candlewick's Mate
Leonard Crofoot
Dancer
Ben Lokey
Dancer (uncredited)
Troy Garza
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sid Smith, Ron Field
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Collodi, Billy Barnes
- Original Score
- Billy Barnes
- Original Title
- Pinocchio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Vidtronics Company, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sid Smith, Ron Field
Carlo Collodi, Billy Barnes
Billy Barnes
Jerry Greene
Jack Wohl, Bernard Rothman
Department Leadership Roster
Sid Smith
Director
Ron Field
Director
Jack Wohl
Producer
Jerry Greene
Editor
Bernard Rothman
Producer
Billy Barnes
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinocchio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pinocchio about?
This musical adaptation of Pinocchio from 1976 features the incomparable talents of Danny Kaye, Sandy Duncan, Flip Wilson, and Clive Revill. Framed by the story of a young theater girl's desire to study and work apart from her father, the story of Pinocchio is presented as a subplay with the young girl as Pinocchio (Sandy Duncan) and her father as Geppetto (Danny Kaye). The famous Carlo Collodi story of a lonely woodcutter whose marionette comes to life is presented faithfully and engagingly.
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Sid Smith, Ron Field.
Who stars in Pinocchio?
The principal cast of Pinocchio includes Sandy Duncan, Danny Kaye, Clive Revill, Gary Morgan, Flip Wilson.
When was Pinocchio released and how long is it?
Pinocchio was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Pinocchio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pinocchio was composed by Billy Barnes.
Is Pinocchio based on a book or true story?
Pinocchio is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlo Collodi".