Roberto Benigni (LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL) brings Carlo Collodi's classic children's story to glorious life in this big budget live-action adaptation. Gepetto (Carlo Guiffre), a humble toy maker, fashions a marionette out of a log that has miraculously appeared on his doorstep. After wishing upon a star that his creation, Pinocchio (Benigni), would come to life, Gepetto's wish is granted by the beautiful Blue Fairy (Nicoletta Braschi). The only condition is that Pinocchio must prove his valor, and be completely honest at all times, in order to become a real boy. Unfortunately, this isn't easy for the enthusiastic puppet, who seems to find trouble everywhere he turns. After a long, tumultuous journey, in which Pinocchio is accosted by two corrupt thieves, turned into a donkey, and swallowed by a shark, Pinocchio is reunited with his father, setting up a final challenge that will prove once and for all if Pinocchio has the heart to become a real boy.

Benigni's follow-up to the Oscar-winning LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL is a crowd-pleasing fantasy film, featuring beautiful cinematography from Dante Spinotti (HEAT, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL). The American release boasts the voices of actors Breckin Meyer, Glenn Close, and John Cleese.

Theatrical release: December 25, 2002

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Italian
Additional Release Material:
Featurette:
1. THE WINDOWS OF PINOCCHIO (FAO Schwarz Holiday Windows In New York)
2. THE VOICES OF PINOCCHIO: CREATING THE ENGLISH DUBBED VERSION
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access

Distributor Notes: Pinocchio (Live Action)

Academy Award(R)-winner Roberto Benigni (Best Actor, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, 1998) brings one of the world's most beloved characters to the screen with this delightful live action adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic story! The enchanting journey begins when the wooden puppet named Pinocchio (Benigni) comes magically to life! Then the fun takes off as -- despite guidance from the beautiful Blue Fairy and the love of his father, Geppetto -- Pinocchio's ever-curious spirit opens the door to one wild adventure after another! Through the irrepressible comic genius of writer, director, and star Roberto Benigni, everyone can share in this fantastic tale of wonder and imagination featurung the voices of Hollywood stars Breckin Meyer, Glenn Close, Queen Latifah, James Bleushi, Regis Philbin, John Cleese, Eddie Griffin, Erick Idle, and Cheech Marin.

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Roberto Benigni: Italian Actor/Director
Carlo Guiffre: Actor, PINOCCHIO (2002)
Nicoletta Braschi: Actress/"Mystery Train"

Roberto Benigni: Italian Actor/Director

Vincenzo Cerami: WRITER\"JOHNNY STECCHINO"
Gianluigi Braschi: Producer, "Life is Beautiful" (1997)
Roberto Benigni: Italian Actor/Director
Nicoletta Braschi: Actress/"Mystery Train"
Elda Ferri: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Roberto Benigni: Italian Actor/Director

Nicola Piovani: Composer, FRED & GINGER (1986)