Purple People Eater
“The one-eyed... one horn... flying...”
Synopsis
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
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The Purple People Eater 1988
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-11
Top Cast
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Ned Beatty
Grandpa
Shelley Winters
Rita
Neil Patrick Harris
Billy Johnson
Peggy Lipton
Mom
Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker
Little Richard
Mayor
James Houghton
Dad
Thora Birch
Molly Johnson
John Brumfield
Mr. Noodle
Molly Cheek
Mrs. Orfus
Sheb Wooley
Harvey Skitters
Shonda Whipple
Allison
Lindsay Price
Kory Kamimoto
Kimberly McCullough
Donna Orfus
Linda Shayne
Nurse
Dustin Diamond
Big Z
Nikki Cox
Purplette Dancer
Laura Bruneau
Coach Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Linda Shayne
- Screenplay & Story
- Linda Shayne, Joseph Henson
- Original Score
- Dennis Dreith
- Original Title
- Purple People Eater
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Motion Picture Group, The
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linda Shayne
Linda Shayne, Joseph Henson
Dennis Dreith
Peter Deming
Cari Coughlin
Roger Corman, Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Shayne
Writer
Roger Corman
Producer
Linda Shayne
Director
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Steven Stabler
Producer
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Stephen Greenberg
Production Design
Cari Coughlin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple People Eater
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What is Purple People Eater about?
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
Who directed Purple People Eater?
Purple People Eater was directed by Linda Shayne.
Who stars in Purple People Eater?
The principal cast of Purple People Eater includes Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Neil Patrick Harris, Peggy Lipton, Chubby Checker.
When was Purple People Eater released and how long is it?
Purple People Eater was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Purple People Eater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purple People Eater was composed by Dennis Dreith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purple People Eater?
Purple People Eater holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).