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7.4 / 10(11 votes)IMDbG19871h 18mUnited States of America

The Puppetoon Movie

“Enchanting Animated Entertainment”

Synopsis

Animated characters introduce a compilation of George Pal replacement animation Puppetoon short films from the 1930s and 1940s.

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THE PUPPETOON MOVIE DIRECTOR'S CUT- UPDATED TRAILER

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 12, 1987

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Arnold Leibovit
Screenplay & Story
Arnold Leibovit
Original Score
Buddy Baker
Original Title
The Puppetoon Movie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Expanded Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arnold Leibovit

Screenplay & Story

Arnold Leibovit

Original Score & Music

Buddy Baker

Director of Photography

Gene Warren Jr.

Film Editing

Arnold Leibovit

Producers

Arnold Leibovit, Art Clokey, Gloria Clokey

Department Leadership Roster

Arnold Leibovit

Director

Arnold Leibovit

Editor

Arnold Leibovit

Producer

Arnold Leibovit

Screenplay

Buddy Baker

Original Music Composer

Gene Warren Jr.

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Puppetoon Movie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Puppetoon Movie about?

Animated characters introduce a compilation of George Pal replacement animation Puppetoon short films from the 1930s and 1940s.

Who directed The Puppetoon Movie?

The Puppetoon Movie was directed by Arnold Leibovit.

Who stars in The Puppetoon Movie?

The principal cast of The Puppetoon Movie includes Paul Frees, Dick Beals, Dal McKennon, Art Clokey.

When was The Puppetoon Movie released and how long is it?

The Puppetoon Movie was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for The Puppetoon Movie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Puppetoon Movie was composed by Buddy Baker.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Puppetoon Movie?

The Puppetoon Movie holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).