Pinocchio(1940)
“When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.”
Overview
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
Director
Hamilton Luske
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$164M
Cast
Dickie Jones
as Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
as Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited)
Christian Rub
as Geppetto (voice) (uncredited)
Evelyn Venable
as The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited)
Walter Catlett
as 'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Blanc
as Gideon (hiccup) (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Judels
as Stromboli / The Coachman (voice) (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
as Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)
Don Brodie
as Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Marion Darlington
as Birds (voice) (uncredited)
John McLeish
as Carnival Barker (voice) (uncredited)
Patricia Page
as Marionettes (voice) (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$164M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pinocchio?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Pinocchio (1940).
What is Pinocchio about?▼
When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish.
Who directed Pinocchio?▼
Pinocchio was directed by Hamilton Luske and released in 1940. It is a animation, family, fantasy film.
How long is Pinocchio?▼
Pinocchio has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Pinocchio?▼
The cast of Pinocchio includes Dickie Jones as Pinocchio / Alexander (voice) (uncredited), Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket (voice) (uncredited), Christian Rub as Geppetto (voice) (uncredited), Evelyn Venable as The Blue Fairy (voice) (uncredited), Walter Catlett as 'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited) and more.
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