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Edward Scissorhands (1990)

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Innocence is what he knows. Beauty is what she sees.

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

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Director
Tim Burton
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    Edward Scissorhands Johnny Depp
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    Kim Winona Ryder
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    Peg Dianne Wiest
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    Jim Anthony Michael Hall
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    Joyce Kathy Baker
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    Kevin Robert Oliveri
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    Helen Conchata Ferrell
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    Marge Caroline Aaron

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