Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Synopsis
Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic nursery-rhyme land.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Mother Gooseberg (voice)
Jimmy Smits
Old King Cole (voice)
Denzel Washington
Humpty Dumpty / The Crooked Man (voice)
Cheryl 'Salt' James
Three Little Kittens (voice)
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
Three Little Kittens (voice)
DJ Spinderella
Three Little Kittens (voice)
Regis Philbin
Jack (voice)
Kathie Lee Gifford
Jill (voice)
Jackée Harry
Bo Peep (voice)
Nell Carter
Mary (voice)
Lauren Tom
Little Miss Muffet (voice)
Dave Chappelle
The Spider (voice)
Robert Pastorelli
Sgt. Louie (voice)
George Wallace
The Farmer (voice)
Rockapella
The Five Little Piggies (voice)
Steven Wright
The Bogey Man (voice)
Camille Winbush
The Child (voice)
Marla Gibbs
Old Mother Hubbard (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
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What is Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special about?
Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of Mother Goose in this all-star, all-rhyming tale set in multi-ethnic nursery-rhyme land.
Who directed Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special?
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special?
The principal cast of Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special includes Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Smits, Denzel Washington, Cheryl 'Salt' James, Sandra 'Pepa' Denton.
When was Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special released and how long is it?
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 34m.