The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 1996 fantasy drama directed by Steve Barron, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Pinocchio, Martin Landau and Geneviève Bujold. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $15.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Steve Barron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Kushner-Locke Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Adventures of Pinocchio About?
The premise of The Adventures of Pinocchio without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fresh take on the classic story follows Geppetto’s wooden creation, Pinocchio, who miraculously comes to life. Dreaming of becoming a real boy, he must learn responsibility and honesty. The film chronicles his daring adventures and the important lessons he discovers along the way.
The Adventures of Pinocchio Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- close up of eyes
- child turning into animal
- pinocchio character
- boy
- slow motion scene
- slimehouse
- transformation
- human becoming an animal
- based on novel
- independent film
- character name in title
The Adventures of Pinocchio Cast & Characters
Jonathan Taylor Thomas leads the cast as Pinocchio, with Martin Landau as Geppetto and Geneviève Bujold as Leona. Directed by Steve Barron; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Barron
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Pinocchio
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Geneviève Bujold as Leona -
Rob Schneider as Volpe
Also Starring in The Adventures of Pinocchio
· 19 more- Bebe Neuwirth Felinet
- Udo Kier Lorenzini
- Corey Carrier Lampwick
- John Sessions Schoolmaster
- David Doyle Pepe (voice)
- Dawn French Baker's Wife
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus Foreman
- Teco Celio Henchman
- Griff Rhys Jones Tino
- Wilfred Benaïche Henchman
- Jean-Claude Drouot Magistrate
- Eric Averlant Zito
- Marcello Magni Baker
- Vladimir Koval Luigi
- Richard Claxton Saleo
- Jake Court Boy
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- Oliver Barron Boy
- Luke DeLeon Boy
- Sean Woodward Boy
More from Steve Barron
More films directed by Steve Barron, best-rated first: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Coneheads, Supervized and Choking Man.
The Adventures of Pinocchio Plot Summary
What happens in The Adventures of Pinocchio 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
In a forest in the late 18th century, Italian woodcarver Geppetto carves a heart into a pine tree to express his secret love for Leona. Years later, Geppetto finds the remains of the tree and fashions a marionette from its heartwood, naming him Pinocchio. Because the heart’s magic brings him to life, the puppet immediately begins to wander the village, curious about the world and its possibilities.
Full summary
The whole story of The Adventures of Pinocchio, scene by scene
The Adventures of Pinocchio Box Office
The Adventures of Pinocchio grossed $15.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.1M
- US & Canada
- $15.1M
The Adventures of Pinocchio Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1672p
How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Pinocchio?
9 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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The Adventures of Pinocchio Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Pinocchios Äventyr” and “Pinokio”.
- Also known as
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- Pinocchios Äventyr
- Pinokio
- Die Legende von Pinocchio
- Pinocho, la leyenda
- De Avonturen van Pinokkio
- As Aventuras de Pinocchio
- הרפתקאותיו של פינוקיו
- Pinokyo
- Pinokkió
- Le straordinarie avventure di Pinocchio
- As Aventuras de Pinóquio
- Las Aventuras de Pinocho
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- Pinocchiova dobrodružství
- Пригоди Піноккіо
- 新木偶奇遇记
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The Adventures of Pinocchio FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Pinocchio, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Adventures of Pinocchio?
The Adventures of Pinocchio runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Adventures of Pinocchio released?
The Adventures of Pinocchio was released on July 26, 1996.
Who directed The Adventures of Pinocchio?
The Adventures of Pinocchio was directed by Steve Barron.
More films by Steve Barron Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Pinocchio?
The Adventures of Pinocchio stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Pinocchio, Martin Landau as Geppetto and Geneviève Bujold as Leona, among 23 credited actors.
How much did The Adventures of Pinocchio make at the box office?
The Adventures of Pinocchio grossed $15.1 million worldwide.
Does The Adventures of Pinocchio have a post-credit scene?
No. The Adventures of Pinocchio has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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