| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Just for Kids Home Video
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| Note |
Based on the children's book by Roald Dahl. |
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Originally produced for television broadcast in 1990. |
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"A production for Thames Television by award-winning Cosgrove Hall Productions "The BFG" -- Container. |
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Added features: chapter search, bonus materials. |
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"Fully animated" -- Container. |
| Credits |
Editor, Nigel Rutter ; music, Keith Hopwood, Malcolm Rowe ; producers, Mark Hall, Brian Cosgrove ; director, Brian Cosgrove. |
| Performer |
Featuring the voice talents of: David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley, Michael Knowles, Don Henderson, Mollie Sugden, Jimmy Hibbert, Frank Thornton. |
| Summary |
A tale of friendship between a young orphan named Sophie and a 25-foot tall big friendly giant, who catches dreams each night in Dream Country and with a magical trumpet blows the good ones into the minds of sleeping children. Lately, however, "less friendly" giants have been giving children nightmares, and Sophie and The BFG are determined to stop them. |
| System Details |
DVD; digital. |
| Awards |
Nominated for an Academy of Film and Television Award for Best Children's Program. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Television adaptations.
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Children's television programs.
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Animated films.
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Children's films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Dahl, Roald, aut.
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Hambley, John, aus.
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Hall, Mark, pro.
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Cosgrove, Brian.
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Cosgrove Hall Productions.
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Thames Video (Firm)
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Celebrity Home Entertainment, Inc.
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| Note |
Title on cassette: BFG, big friendly giant |
| Added Title |
Big friendly giant |
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