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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family, Fantasy
Votes173
DirectorBrian Cosgrove
WritersBrian Cosgrove
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe BFG
About 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.
Directed by Brian Cosgrove, The BFG leans on a strong ensemble — David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1990.
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