Release Date: Dec 25, 1987 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.3/5
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In this animated version of the classic children's tale, the marionette who wanted to become a real boy gets into trouble when he loses his father Gepetto's favorite jewelry box. At first, Pinnochio tries to conceal his wrongdoing but eventually, thanks to the promptings of his insect pal "Gee Whilikers," comes to do the right thing. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
G, 1 hr. 31 min.
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Dec 25, 1987 Wide
All Critics (5) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
Highly underrated and quite dark animated feature from 1987 and from the makers of "He-Man", "She-Ra", "Bravestarr", "Ghost Busters" and "Star Trek The Animated Series" Filmation. Featuring the voices of James Earl Jones, Ed Asner, Scott Grimes, Tom Bosley and Rickie Lee Jones, it's a well animated and well done
January 12, 2008
It should be noted that while Disney's Pinocchio was made 47 years prior to Filmation's movie it was and still is visually superior to Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night, and remains the best big screen adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic story. Full review at Hot Dogs in the Dark
September 2, 2011
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