Pinocchio
"When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true."
Originally released in 1940. Pinocchio is a animation/family film. directed by Hamilton Luske. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dickie Jones, Cliff Edwards, and Christian Rub
Synopsis
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (6,141 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$164M
63.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Dickie Jones
as Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
as Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
Christian Rub
as Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)
Evelyn Venable
as The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)
Walter Catlett
as 'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
as Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Judels
as Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
as Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)
Don Brodie
as Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlington
as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Revenue
- $164,000,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinocchio about?
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the ri...
Who directed Pinocchio?
Pinocchio was directed by Hamilton Luske.
How long is Pinocchio?
Pinocchio has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Pinocchio released?
Pinocchio was released on February 23, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pinocchio?
The main cast of Pinocchio includes Dickie Jones, Cliff Edwards, Christian Rub, Evelyn Venable, Walter Catlett.
Is Pinocchio worth watching?
Pinocchio has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 6,141 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.