The Adventures of Pinocchio (1972): Cast & Plot

Geppetto, a skilled woodcarver, hopes to earn a living as a traveling entertainer by shaping a puppet he names Pinocchio. When the puppet finally comes to life, the two share a quiet joy, but trouble erupts as Geppetto tries to restrain Pinocchio, who is mistaken for an abusive child and imprisoned. After a brief escape, Pinocchio returns home only to meet a talking cricket whose moralising becomes a constant nag—one punchy moment ends in tragedy when Pinocchio’s impulsive action results in the cricket’s death. The young puppet then faces hunger and even burns his own feet, a stark illustration of the consequences of disobedience and curiosity.