Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987): Cast & Box Office
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night is a 1987 animated family film directed by Hal Sutherland, starring Scott Grimes as Pinocchio (voice), James Earl Jones and Ed Asner. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $3.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Hal Sutherland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmation Associates
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night About?
The premise of Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Adventure, excitement and whimsical fantasy abound as Pinocchio joins a glowing worm and a clever marionette on a daring search for an enchanted music box, putting them at risk from the nefarious Scalawag and the fearsome Emperor of the Night. Their journey brims with peril, wonder and humor.
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- cult film
- evil
- traditional animation
- fairy tale fantasy
- pinocchio
- foreign language adaptation
- based on novel
- independent film
- character name in title
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Cast & Characters
Scott Grimes leads the cast as Pinocchio (voice), with James Earl Jones as Emperor of the Night (voice) and Ed Asner as Scalawag (voice). Directed by Hal Sutherland; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hal Sutherland
- Scott Grimes as Pinocchio (voice)
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James Earl Jones as Emperor of the Night (voice) - Ed Asner as Scalawag (voice)
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William Windom as Puppetino (voice)
Also Starring in Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
· 7 more- Jonathan Harris Grumblebee (voice)
- Tom Bosley Geppetto (voice)
- Rickie Lee Jones Fairy Godmother (voice)
- Frank Welker Igor (voice)
- Lana Beeson Twinkle (voice)
- Don Knotts Gee Willikers (voice)
- Linda Gary Bee Atrice (voice)
More from Hal Sutherland
More films directed by Hal Sutherland: The Fat Albert Christmas Special, The Fat Albert Halloween Special, Oliver Twist and Treasure Island.
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Plot Summary
What happens in Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A quiet night at the edge of a carnival is broken by the sudden appearance of a menacing sail-and-steamship, where a sinister puppet-master named Puppetino commands a chilling show. The ship’s arrival stirs a waking insect named Lieutenant Grumblebee, who is dragged into the danger as stakes and ropes shoot out and a tent of strange wonders rises from the deck. The moment locks this world in a tension between wonder and threat, and Grumblebee retreats, sensing that something dark has begun.
Full summary
The whole story of Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night, scene by scene
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Box Office
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night grossed $3.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.3M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
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Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Pinokkió 2” and “I sogni di Pinocchio”.
- Also known as
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- Pinokkió 2
- I sogni di Pinocchio
- Pinokkió 2. - Pinokkió és a sötétség fejedelme
- Pinocho y el Emperador de la Noche
- Pinocchio a vládce noci
- Pinocchio und der Herrscher der Nacht
- Піноккіо та Імператор ночі
- Pinocchio a vládca noci
- Пиноккио и Император Тьмы
- Ο Πινόκιο και ο αυτοκράτορας της νύχτας
- ピノキオ 新しい冒険
- Pinocchio et l'Empereur de la Nuit
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- Pinóquio e o Imperador Da Noite
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Movies Like Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pinocchio, Pinocchio: A True Story and The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night?
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night released?
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night was released on August 6, 1987.
Who directed Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night?
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night was directed by Hal Sutherland.
More films by Hal Sutherland Who is in the cast of Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night?
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night stars Scott Grimes as Pinocchio (voice), James Earl Jones as Emperor of the Night (voice) and Ed Asner as Scalawag (voice), among 11 credited actors.
How much did Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night make at the box office?
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night grossed $3.3 million worldwide.
Does Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night have a post-credit scene?
No. Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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