Geppetto
“When a man wishes for a son, he learns what it means to be a father.”
Synopsis
Toymaker Geppetto is desperate for a son, so he is overjoyed when a wooden puppet boy, Pinocchio, is magically brought to life. However, the relationship between father and son soon sours, and Pinocchio runs away to join a travelling puppet show. This forces Geppetto to realise how much he loves Pinocchio, and he sets out on an eventful journey to find him.
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Geppetto (2000) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-22
Top Cast
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Drew Carey
Geppetto
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Blue Fairy
Brent Spiner
Stromboli
René Auberjonois
Prof Buonragazzo
Seth Adkins
Pinocchio
Usher
Ring Leader
Ana Gasteyer
Sra Giovanni
Wayne Brady
The Magician
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Featured
Anton Yelchin
Featured
Myles Jeffrey
Featured
Taylor Emerson
Featured
Kyle Sullivan
Featured
Dennis Bendersky
Featured
Sara Paxton
Featured
Kane Hodder
Pleasure Island Inhabitant
Renee Olstead
Perfect Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Collodi, David I. Stern
- Original Score
- Stephen Schwartz
- Original Title
- Geppetto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Karz Entertainment, James Pentecost Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Moore
Carlo Collodi, David I. Stern
Stephen Schwartz
Stephen M. Katz
Virginia Katz
Ted Zachary, Drew Carey, Mike Karz, James Pentecost
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia Katz
Editor
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Ted Zachary
Producer
Tom Moore
Director
Stephen Schwartz
Original Music Composer
Charles Wood
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Geppetto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Geppetto about?
Toymaker Geppetto is desperate for a son, so he is overjoyed when a wooden puppet boy, Pinocchio, is magically brought to life. However, the relationship between father and son soon sours, and Pinocchio runs away to join a travelling puppet show. This forces Geppetto to realise how much he loves Pinocchio, and he sets out on an eventful journey to find him.
Who directed Geppetto?
Geppetto was directed by Tom Moore.
Who stars in Geppetto?
The principal cast of Geppetto includes Drew Carey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brent Spiner, René Auberjonois, Seth Adkins.
When was Geppetto released and how long is it?
Geppetto was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Geppetto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Geppetto was composed by Stephen Schwartz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Geppetto?
Geppetto holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).