Geppetto (2000): Cast & Plot
Geppetto is a 2000 fantasy drama directed by Tom Moore, starring Drew Carey as Geppetto, Seth Adkins and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It is partly based on The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and John Hooper. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Tom Moore
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Karz Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Geppetto About?
The premise of Geppetto without spoilers, adapted from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and John Hooper. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Geppetto longs for a child, a magical wish brings his wooden puppet Pinocchio to life. Their bond quickly strains, and Pinocchio flees to join a travelling puppet troupe. Realising how deeply he loves the boy, Geppetto sets out on a daring quest to rescue him.
Geppetto Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- musical episode
- geppetto character
- blue fairy character
- pinocchio character
- fairy
- father son relationship
- puppet
- surrogate son
- surrogate father
- boy
- character name in title
Geppetto Cast & Characters
Drew Carey leads the cast as Geppetto, with Seth Adkins as Pinocchio and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Blue Fairy. Directed by Tom Moore; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Moore
- Drew Carey as Geppetto
- Seth Adkins as Pinocchio
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Blue Fairy
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Brent Spiner as Stromboli
Also Starring in Geppetto
· 12 more- René Auberjonois Prof Buonragazzo
- Kane Hodder Pleasure Island Inhabitant
- Anton Yelchin Featured
- Sara Paxton Featured
- Wayne Brady The Magician
- Ana Gasteyer Sra Giovanni
- Usher Ring Leader
- Christopher Rodriguez Marquette Featured (as Christopher Marquette)
- Myles Jeffrey Featured
- Taylor Emerson Featured
- Kyle Sullivan Featured
- Dennis Bendersky Featured
More from Tom Moore
More films directed by Tom Moore: Fine Things, Maybe Baby, ’night, Mother and Mark of the Witch.
Geppetto Plot Summary
What happens in Geppetto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Geppetto is a kind toymaker in a small town who dreams of becoming a father. One night, after selling his new spring toys to the children of Villagio, his wish is granted by the Blue Fairy, who brings his wooden puppet, Pinocchio, to life with a gentle magic and explains that if he proves himself brave, truthful, and unselfish, he will one day become a real boy.
Full summary
The whole story of Geppetto, scene by scene
Geppetto Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Geppetto.
How Well Do You Know Geppetto?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which magical being grants Geppetto's wish and brings Pinocchio to life?
Geppetto Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Gepetto” and “Gepetto, der Spielzeugmacher”.
- Also known as
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- Gepetto
- Gepetto, der Spielzeugmacher
- Gepeto
- Geppetto, ojciec Pinokia
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Movies Like Geppetto
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pinocchio, Pinocchio and Pinocchio.
Geppetto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Geppetto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Geppetto?
Geppetto runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Geppetto released?
Geppetto was released on May 7, 2000.
Who directed Geppetto?
Geppetto was directed by Tom Moore.
More films by Tom Moore Who is in the cast of Geppetto?
Geppetto stars Drew Carey as Geppetto, Seth Adkins as Pinocchio and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Blue Fairy, among 16 credited actors.
Is Geppetto based on a book?
Yes. Geppetto is partly adapted from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, John Hooper and Anna Kraczyna.
Does Geppetto have a post-credit scene?
No. Geppetto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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