Upworld

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Movie Info

In this action-comedy, an eccentric detective ends up working with a lost gnome who has accidentally burrowed up from his subterranean world. He is searching for something valuable he lost so he can win the heart of a winsome gnomette. Wacky mayhem ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:

Stan Winston
In Theaters:

Jul 24, 1990 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Apr 20, 1994
Runtime:

86 minutes
Studio:

LionsGate Entertainment

Cast

Anthony Michael Hall
as Casey Gallagher

Jerry Orbach
as Stan Walton

Claudia Christian
as Samantha

Eli Danker
as Zadar

Mark Harelik
as Detective Kaminsky

Robert Z'Dar
as Reggie

Pat Crawford Brown
as Female Mourner

Joseph R. Sicari
as Ferril

Wren T. Brown
as Hearse Driver

Greg Kean
as Budd

Michael Faustino
as Little Boy

Michelle Johnston
as Stripper

Justin Lord
as Booking Officer

Deanna Oliver
as Cashier

Rob Paulsen
as Vocal Magic

Peter Schreiner
as Photographer

Steve Susskind
as CPR Man

Don Woodard
as Drunk in Bar

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Sep 06, 2010

An eccentric, somewhat stupid, somewhat goofy movie about a cop and a gnome. Interestingly enough, it's directed by makeup and special effects legend Stan Winston. I liked it a bit, but overall, it's just a mediocre movie.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Jan 25, 2008

Hey, I remember this! *LOL*

Leo L Super Reviewer