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Title: Purple People Eater

Release Date: 1 Dec 1988

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Director: Motion Picture Group, The

Production Companies: Motion Picture Group, The

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.9 (11 votes)

Cast

  • Grandpa: Ned Beatty
  • Rita: Shelley Winters
  • Billy Johnson: Neil Patrick Harris
  • Mom: Peggy Lipton
  • Chubby Checker: Chubby Checker
  • Mayor: Little Richard
  • Dad: James Houghton
  • Molly Johnson: Thora Birch
  • Mr. Noodle: John Brumfield
  • Mrs. Orfus: Molly Cheek
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