Pinocchio
Synopsis
A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
Top Cast
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James Coburn
The Gypsy
Carl Reiner
Geppetto
Paul Reubens
Pinocchio
Lainie Kazan
Sophia, the Blue Fairy
Jim Belushi
Mario
Michael Richards
Vince
Vito Scotti
Antonio
Avery Schreiber
Boatman
Vincent Schiavelli
The Priest
Helena Kallianiotes
Gina
Don Novello
Narrator (voice)
Shelley Duvall
Self - Host (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Collodi, Mark Curtiss, Rod Ash
- Original Score
- Stephen Barber
- Original Title
- Pinocchio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Medak
Carlo Collodi, Mark Curtiss, Rod Ash
Stephen Barber
Fred Fuchs, Bridget Terry, Shelley Duvall
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Stephen Barber
Original Music Composer
Michael Erler
Production Design
Bridget Terry
Producer
J. Allen Highfill
Costume Design
Shelley Duvall
Producer
Peter Medak
Director
Mark Curtiss
Writer
Rod Ash
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinocchio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pinocchio about?
A lonely wood-carver named Geppetto wishes for a son one night before going to bed. The Blue Fairy comes while he sleeps and partially grants the wish by turning his latest puppet, Pinocchio, into a living marionette. Pinocchio can himself fulfill Geppetto's wish of a real human son if he can prove himself to be a good soul. However, the road to becoming a real boy seems to never end, since his innocence continuously causes a problem, especially when the Evil Gypsy and his two goons want to exploit him. Not to mention, every time that he misbehaves or lies, his nose grows...
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Peter Medak.
Who stars in Pinocchio?
The principal cast of Pinocchio includes James Coburn, Carl Reiner, Paul Reubens, Lainie Kazan, Jim Belushi.
When was Pinocchio released and how long is it?
Pinocchio was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Pinocchio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pinocchio was composed by Stephen Barber.
Is Pinocchio based on a book or true story?
Pinocchio is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlo Collodi".