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A comic twist on a classic tail! - Frankenweenie
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Title: Frankenweenie

Release Date: 14 Dec 1984

Runtime: 29m

Genre: Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror

Director: Walt Disney Pictures

Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures

Overview: When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (411 votes)

Cast

  • Victor Frankenstein: Barret Oliver
  • Susan Frankenstein: Shelley Duvall
  • Ben Frankenstein: Daniel Stern
  • Mr. Chambers: Joseph Maher
  • Mrs. Epstein: Roz Braverman
  • Mr. Walsh: Paul Bartel
  • Anne Chambers: Sofia Coppola
  • Frank Dale: Jason Hervey
  • Mike Anderson: Paul C. Scott
  • Mrs. Curtis: Helen Boll
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