A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969): Cast & Plot
A Boy Named Charlie Brown is a 1969 animated comedy starring Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown (voice), Erin Sullivan and Pamelyn Ferdin. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Feature Syndicate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Boy Named Charlie Brown About?
The premise of A Boy Named Charlie Brown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang finally make their big‑screen debut. He can’t fly a kite, constantly loses at baseball and endures Lucy’s constant teasing that projects his insecurities onto a movie screen. Ignoring the girls’ taunts, he bravely enters the class spelling bee, surprises everyone and clinches the victory to his delight.
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- 2d animation
- spelling bee
- based on comic strip
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- kite flying
- skating rink
- dog
- character name in title
- cartoon
- new york city
- elementary school
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- 1960s
- losing
- failure
- nightmare
- fireworks
- peanuts gang
- loser
- dandelion
- bus trip
- rockefeller center
- ice skating
- skating
- surrealism
- unintelligible
- star spangled banner
- hockey
- sequel
- independent film
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Cast & Characters
Peter Robbins leads the cast as Charlie Brown (voice), with Erin Sullivan as Sally Brown (voice) and Pamelyn Ferdin as Lucy Van Pelt (voice).
- Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown (voice)
- Erin Sullivan as Sally Brown (voice)
- Pamelyn Ferdin as Lucy Van Pelt (voice)
- Glenn Gilger as Linus Van Pelt (voice)
Also Starring in A Boy Named Charlie Brown
· 7 more- Ann Altieri Violet (voice)
- Sally Dryer Patty (voice)
- Bill Melendez Snoopy (voice)
- Christopher DeFaria Pig-Pen (voice)
- David Carey Shermy (voice)
- Lynda Mendelson Frieda / Different Girl (voice)
- Andy Pforsich Schroeder (voice)
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Plot Summary
What happens in A Boy Named Charlie Brown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a crushing defeat in the season’s opening league game, Charlie Brown sinks into despondency, convinced that success will forever elude him. On his way to school, Lucy Van Pelt ridicules him, poking fun at the idea that he could amount to anything in a spelling bee. Yet Linus Van Pelt remains the steady voice of optimism, insisting he give the contest a try despite the taunts from Violet and Patty. The moment carries a quiet, stubborn energy as a simple dare becomes a turning point for a boy who measures every small effort against a mountain of self-doubt.
Full summary
The whole story of A Boy Named Charlie Brown, scene by scene
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Boy Named Charlie Brown.
How Well Do You Know A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character who strives to win the spelling bee?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Charlie Brown e Snoopy” and “Un niño llamado Charlie Brown”.
- Also known as
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- Charlie Brown e Snoopy
- Un niño llamado Charlie Brown
- Charlie Brown en het Kleine Grut
- Ein Junge namens Charlie Brown
- Arriva Charlie Brown
- 查理布朗男孩
- Мальчик по имени Чарли Браун
- Um Garoto Chamado Charlie Brown
- Un bambino di nome Charlie Brown
- Un Petit Garçon Appelé Charlie Brown
- Charlie Brown und seine Freunde
- Barátom
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- 스누피: 찰리 브라운
- Charlie Brown i jego Kompania
- Un chico llamado Charlie Brown
- Σνούπι, καλέ μου φίλε
- スヌーピーとチャーリー
- Snobben Karl å dom
- ילד ושמו צ'ארלי בראון
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Movies Like A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales and Charlie Brown’s All-Stars!.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965 -
Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales 2002 -
Charlie Brown’s All-Stars! 1966 -
A Charlie Brown Celebration 1982 -
He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown 1968 -
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown 1986 -
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1985 -
You’re in Love, Charlie Brown 1967 -
A Charlie Brown Valentine 2002 -
The Peanuts Movie 2015 -
This Is America, Charlie Brown 1988 -
It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown 1992
A Boy Named Charlie Brown FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of A Boy Named Charlie Brown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was A Boy Named Charlie Brown released?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown was released on December 4, 1969.
Who is in the cast of A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
A Boy Named Charlie Brown stars Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown (voice), Erin Sullivan as Sally Brown (voice) and Pamelyn Ferdin as Lucy Van Pelt (voice), among 11 credited actors.
Does A Boy Named Charlie Brown have a post-credit scene?
No. A Boy Named Charlie Brown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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