A Boy Named Charlie Brown
“Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang in their First Movie!”
Synopsis
Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the girls in his class, he volunteers for the class spelling bee.
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown TV trailer 1969
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-29
Top Cast
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Peter Robbins
Charlie Brown (voice)
Pamelyn Ferdin
Lucy Van Pelt (voice)
Glenn Gilger
Linus Van Pelt (voice)
Andy Pforsich
Schroeder (voice)
Sally Dryer
Patty (voice)
Bill Melendez
Snoopy (voice)
Ann Altieri
Violet (voice)
Erin Sullivan
Sally Brown (voice)
David Carey
Shermy (voice)
Christopher DeFaria
Pig-Pen (voice)
Lynda Mendelson
Frieda / Different Girl (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Melendez
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles M. Schulz, Alan Shean
- Original Score
- Vince Guaraldi
- Original Title
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- United Feature Syndicate, Cinema Center Films, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Bill Melendez Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Melendez
Charles M. Schulz, Alan Shean
Vince Guaraldi
Robert Gillis, Chuck McCann, Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Bill Melendez, Lee Mendelson
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Melendez
Director
Charles M. Schulz
Writer
Vince Guaraldi
Original Music Composer
Bill Melendez
Producer
Lee Mendelson
Producer
Robert Gillis
Editor
Chuck McCann
Editor
Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy Named Charlie Brown
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What is A Boy Named Charlie Brown about?
Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the girls in his class, he volunteers for the class spelling bee.
Who directed A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown was directed by Bill Melendez.
Who stars in A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
The principal cast of A Boy Named Charlie Brown includes Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger, Andy Pforsich, Sally Dryer.
When was A Boy Named Charlie Brown released and how long is it?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy Named Charlie Brown was composed by Vince Guaraldi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).