Edward Scissorhands (1990) Drama Fantasy Romance
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Metascore: ☆ 7.4/10
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Edward Scissorhands Plot Synopsis:
In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor's greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward's hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Since then, he has lived alone, until a kind lady called Peg discovers him and welcomes him into her home. At first, everyone welcomes him into the community, but soon things begin to take a change for the worse.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A gentle man, with scissors for hands, is brought into a new community after living in isolation.
Tagline: His scars run deep.
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Edward Scissorhands Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1990 (more 1990 movies)
Box Office: $56,362,352
Awards: 11
Nominations: 25
What is Edward Scissorhands Streaming On?
Edward Scissorhands is Streaming on Amazon PrimeLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Edward Scissorhands Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 14, 1990
Writers: Tim Burton, Caroline Thompson
Producers: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Richard Hashimoto, Caroline Thompson
Editors: Colleen Halsey, Richard Halsey
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Edward Scissorhands (1990) Cast (Click to Expand)
Edward Scissorhands Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Depp | ... | Edward Scissorhands |
| Winona Ryder | ... | Kim |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Peg |
| Anthony Michael Hall | ... | Jim |
| Kathy Baker | ... | Joyce |
| Robert Oliveri | ... | Kevin |
| Conchata Ferrell | ... | Helen |
| Caroline Aaron | ... | Marge |
| Dick Anthony Williams | ... | Officer Allen |
| O-Lan Jones | ... | Esmeralda |
| Vincent Price | ... | The Inventor |
| Alan Arkin | ... | Bill |
| Susan Blommaert | ... | Tinka (as Susan J. Blommaert) |
| Linda Perri | ... | Cissy (as Linda Perry) |
| John Davidson | ... | Host-TV |
| Biff Yeager | ... | George |
| Marti Greenberg | ... | Suzanne |
| Bryan Larkin | ... | Max |
| John McMahon | ... | Denny |
| Victoria Price | ... | TV Newswoman |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Johnny Depp (b. June 9, 1963) – Edward Scissorhands
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: J. Depp | The Hollywood Vampires | Guy Lapointe | Richard Mudd | Oprah Noodlemantra - Winona Ryder (b. October 29, 1971) – Kim
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Wynona Ryder - Dianne Wiest (b. March 28, 1946) – Peg
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Diane Wiest - Anthony Michael Hall (b. April 14, 1968) – Jim
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m) - Kathy Baker (b. June 8, 1950) – Joyce
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Robert Oliveri – Kevin
- Conchata Ferrell, as Helen, passed away at age 77 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Conchita Ferrel | Conchatta Ferrell | Conchetta Ferrell - Caroline Aaron (b. August 7, 1952) – Marge
Sign: Leo - Dick Anthony Williams – Officer Allen
- O-Lan Jones (b. May 23, 1950) – Esmeralda
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Olan Jones | O-Lan Shepard | Olan Shephard - Vincent Price, as The Inventor, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Mr. Vincent Price | Master of Terror - Alan Arkin (b. March 26, 1934) – Bill
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Susan Blommaert (b. October 13, 1947) – Tinka (as Susan J. Blommaert)
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Susan J. Blommaert | Susan Blommert - Linda Perri (b. December 30, 1996) – Cissy (as Linda Perry)
Also known as: Linda Perry - John Davidson – Host-TV
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