Pinocchio

“Pinocchio” is a classic animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions, now known as The Walt Disney Company. Released in 1940, it was the second animated feature film created by Disney, following the success of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” “Pinocchio” is based on the 1883 novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi.

The film tells the story of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio, carved by the elderly woodworker Geppetto. Through the magic of a fairy, the puppet is brought to life, with the promise that he can become a real boy if he proves himself “brave, truthful, and unselfish.” Accompanied by his conscience, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio embarks on a series of adventures and misadventures that test his character and lead him to confront temptation, danger, and the villainous puppeteer Stromboli and the sinister Coachman.

“Pinocchio” is celebrated for its groundbreaking animation, memorable characters, and timeless storytelling. It introduced innovations in animation techniques, including the use of the multiplane camera, which added depth and dimension to the animation. The film’s music, composed by Leigh Harline and Paul J. Smith, includes memorable songs like “When You Wish Upon a Star,” which went on to become an iconic Disney anthem.

Over the years, “Pinocchio” has been re-released in theaters and made available on home video, ensuring its enduring popularity. It’s regarded as one of the greatest animated films ever made and is a significant part of Disney’s cinematic legacy.

Fun Facts

Pinocchio is based on the Carlo Collodi novel The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Jiminy Cricket was not in the original novel and when Disney created him, he was only supposed to be a bit character.
The movie was re-released 7 times after it initially ran in theaters.

Additional Details

Movie Studio: Disney
Year Released: 1940
Type of Movie: Animated
Box Office: $84.2 million
Awards: Won Academy Award
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Cast

Dickie Jones: Pinocchio
Cliff Edwards: Jiminy Cricket
Christian Rub: Mister Geppetto
Walter Catlett: “Honest” John Worthington Foulfellow
Charles Judels: Stromboli and The Coachman
Evelyn Venable: The Blue Fairy
Frankie Darro: Lampwick
Stuart Buchanan: the Carnival Barker
Clarence Nash: Figaro
Thurl Ravenscroft: Monstro

Crew

Directors: Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson and T. Hee
Producer: Walt Disney
Writers: Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman Penner and Aurelius Battaglia
Music: Leigh Harline and Paul Smith

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