Who Framed Roger Rabbit  Description

It’s 1947 Hollywood, and Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), a down-on-his-luck detective, is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, and the sinister, power-hungry Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) is on a mission to bring Roger to justice. Roger begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer and the plot thickens as Eddie uncovers scandal after scandal and realizes the very existence of Toontown is at stake! WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT is deliciously outrageous fun the whole family will enjoy. (source)

Who Framed Roger Rabbit  Fun Facts

• “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” is a 1988 live-action/animated hybrid film directed by Robert Zemeckis. It combines animation and live-action elements to tell a story set in a world where cartoon characters coexist with humans.
• The film is based on the novel “Who Censored Roger Rabbit?” by Gary K. Wolf. The adaptation transformed the story into a unique blend of film noir, comedy, and animation.
• “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” was a groundbreaking film, as it was one of the first major productions to seamlessly integrate live-action and animated characters on screen.
• The character of Roger Rabbit was voiced by Charles Fleischer, who also provided the physical performance and acted on set to help the actors interact with the animated character.
• The film featured a crossover of iconic cartoon characters from various studios, including Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny. It required collaboration and negotiation between Disney and Warner Bros. to bring these characters together.
• Christopher Lloyd portrayed the film’s villain, Judge Doom. His performance, along with the character’s menacing appearance and memorable catchphrase (“Remember me, Eddie?”), contributed to the film’s impact.
• The role of Eddie Valiant, the human protagonist, was played by Bob Hoskins. His performance involved interacting with animated characters and reacting to empty spaces on set, which required great imagination and skill.
• The film’s production used an elaborate system called “The Bumping the Lamp Technique” to create realistic lighting and reflections on the animated characters. This attention to detail added to the film’s visual richness.
• “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $329 million worldwide. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing.
• The movie helped revitalize interest in classic animation and was influential in the development of future animated films, such as “Space Jam” and “Looney Tunes: Back in Action.”

• Bob Hoskins: Eddie Valiant
• Kathleen Turner: Jessica Rabbit
• Christopher Lloyd: Judge Doom
• Charles Fleischer: Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab, Greasy Weasel, and Psycho Weasel
• Stubby Kaye: Marvin Acme
• Joanna Cassidy: Dolores
• Alan Tilvern: R.K. Maroon
• Lou Hirsch: Baby Herman

• Writers: Jeffrey Price and Peter Seaman
• Director: Robert Zemeckis
• Producers: Frank Marshall and Robert Watts