Dennis the Menace
“This movie puts Henk Ketcham's comic figure 'Dennis' into real life!”
Synopsis
While digging in his front garden, Dennis finds a big bone. To prove it's from a dinosaur, he persuades his father to invite an old buddy of him, Bowen Skyler III, who's a famous 'dinosaur hunter'. Being desperate for publicity, Skyler informs press and television... and starts a paleontologic dig in their front garden.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Russell Alexander
Phil Sanchez
Gregory A. Belitz
Angry Tourist
Zachary Bostrom
Peewee
Robert Clotworthy
Tom
Victor DiMattia
Dennis Mitchell
Patricia Estrin
Alice Mitchell
John Paul Gamoke
Male Tourist
Patsy Garrett
Mrs. Martha Wilson
Jim Jansen
Henry Mitchell
Michael Joiner
Police Officer
Teri La Porte
Female Tourist
Jarrett Lennon
Joey
Susan Mackin
Meta Flannagan
Molly Morgan
Gina
John Alvin
Mr. Bonfigli
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$117.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.35x
+$82.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Rogers
- Screenplay & Story
- K.C. Dee, Bruce Kalish, David Garber, Jack Mendelsohn
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Dennis the Menace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $117.3M
- Production Studios
- Coca-Cola Telecommunications, DiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Rogers
K.C. Dee, Bruce Kalish, David Garber, Jack Mendelsohn
Randy Edelman
Arledge Armenaki
M. Edward Salier
Andy Heyward, Philip D. Fehrle
Department Leadership Roster
M. Edward Salier
Editor
Marjorie Bowers
Costume Design
Arledge Armenaki
Director of Photography
Doug Rogers
Director
Philip D. Fehrle
Producer
Beala Neel
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dennis the Menace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dennis the Menace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dennis the Menace about?
While digging in his front garden, Dennis finds a big bone. To prove it's from a dinosaur, he persuades his father to invite an old buddy of him, Bowen Skyler III, who's a famous 'dinosaur hunter'. Being desperate for publicity, Skyler informs press and television... and starts a paleontologic dig in their front garden.
Who directed Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace was directed by Doug Rogers.
Who stars in Dennis the Menace?
The principal cast of Dennis the Menace includes Russell Alexander, Gregory A. Belitz, Zachary Bostrom, Robert Clotworthy, Victor DiMattia.
When was Dennis the Menace released and how long is it?
Dennis the Menace was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dennis the Menace?
Dennis the Menace had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $117.3M at the worldwide box office (3.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dennis the Menace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dennis the Menace was composed by Randy Edelman.