The BFG

1990 1h 27m EN

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 176

AnimationFamilyFantasyTV MovieAdventure

Synopsis

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Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but a mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children of the world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Jason
The BFG (voice)
Amanda Root
Sophie (voice)
Angela Thorne
Elizabeth II (voice)
Ballard Berkeley
Head of the Army (voice)
Michael Knowles
Head of the Air Force
Don Henderson
Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie Sugden
Mary (voice)
Frank Thornton
Mr. Tibbs (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Cosgrove
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Malcolm Rowe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nigel Rutter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David Jason and Amanda Root and Angela Thorne carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0096866 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Brian Cosgrove directs. Malcolm Rowe scores. Nigel Rutter cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Original score by Malcolm Rowe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nigel Rutter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5David Jason and Amanda Root and Angela Thorne carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0096866 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.