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The BFG (1989)

Poster for The BFG

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Brian Cosgrove
  • Profile picture of David Jason
    The BFG (voice) David Jason
  • Profile picture of Amanda Root
    Sophie (voice) Amanda Root
  • Profile picture of Angela Thorne
    Elizabeth II (voice) Angela Thorne
  • Profile picture of Ballard Berkeley
    Head of the Army (voice) Ballard Berkeley
  • Profile picture of Michael Knowles
    Head of the Air Force Michael Knowles
  • Profile picture of Don Henderson
    Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice) Don Henderson
  • Profile picture of Mollie Sugden
    Mary (voice) Mollie Sugden
  • Profile picture of Frank Thornton
    Mr. Tibbs (voice) Frank Thornton

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Keywords

  • dreams
  • orphanage
  • imaginary land
  • based on children's book
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  • shared dream
  • giants