The BFG(1990)
Overview
Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but a mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children of the world.
Director
Brian Cosgrove
Studio
Cosgrove Hall Films
Cast
David Jason
as The BFG (voice)
Amanda Root
as Sophie (voice)
Angela Thorne
as Elizabeth II (voice)
Ballard Berkeley
as Head of the Army (voice)
Michael Knowles
as Head of the Air Force
Don Henderson
as Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)
Mollie Sugden
as Mary (voice)
Frank Thornton
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Myfanwy Talog
as Mrs. Clonkers (voice)
Jimmy Hibbert
as Additional voices
Sharon Campbell
as The Balladeer (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Cosgrove Hall Films
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Where can I watch The BFG?▼
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What is The BFG about?▼
Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that BFG's job is to collect, catalog and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but a mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children of the world.
Who directed The BFG?▼
The BFG was directed by Brian Cosgrove and released in 1990. It is a animation, family, fantasy, tv movie, adventure film.
How long is The BFG?▼
The BFG has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in The BFG?▼
The cast of The BFG includes David Jason as The BFG (voice), Amanda Root as Sophie (voice), Angela Thorne as Elizabeth II (voice), Ballard Berkeley as Head of the Army (voice), Michael Knowles as Head of the Air Force and more.
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