Small Soldiers (1998) Sci-Fi Action Comedy Adventure Family
Small Soldiers (1998) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.0/10
Small Soldiers Plot Synopsis:
Fifteen-year-old Alan Abernathy, the son of a toy store owner, tries out some new action figures: The Commando Elite versus The Gorgonites. But three months ago, a toy company believes it is onto something when it employs the latest government military technology in a series of action figures, enabling them to talk. They underestimate the power of the special micro chips they've employed, however, as the two opposing sides of the toy line start thinking for themselves and engaging in real combat! The Commando Elite vow to wipe out the Gorgonites in a suburban neighborhood. Alan, his neighbor Christy Fimple, (on whom he has a massive crush) with the help of the kind Gorgonites, must protect his home and family from the Commandos.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.
Tagline: Big Trouble Small Soldiers
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Small Soldiers Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1998 (more 1998 movies)
Box Office: $54,682,547
Awards: 3
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Small Soldiers Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 10, 1998
Writers: Gavin Scott, Adam Rifkin, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Producers: Paul Deason, Michael Finnell, Walter F. Parkes, Steven Spielberg, Colin Wilson
Editors: Marshall Harvey, Michael Thau
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Small Soldiers (1998) Cast (Click to Expand)
Small Soldiers Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Cross | ... | Irwin Wayfair |
| Jay Mohr | ... | Larry Benson |
| Alexandra Wilson | ... | Ms. Kegel |
| Denis Leary | ... | Gil Mars |
| Gregory Smith | ... | Alan Abernathy |
| Dick Miller | ... | Joe |
| Kirsten Dunst | ... | Christy Fimple |
| Jacob Smith | ... | Timmy Fimple |
| Jonathan Bouck | ... | Brad (as Jonathan David Bouck) |
| Kevin Dunn | ... | Stuart Abernathy |
| Ann Magnuson | ... | Irene Abernathy |
| Wendy Schaal | ... | Marion Fimple |
| Phil Hartman | ... | Phil Fimple |
| Archie Hahn | ... | Satellite Dish Installer |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Ralph, Clean Room Technician |
| Julius Tennon | ... | Toy World Supervisor |
| Belinda Balaski | ... | Neighbor |
| Rance Howard | ... | Husband |
| Jackie Joseph | ... | Wife |
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | Chip Hazard (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Cross (b. April 4, 1964) – Irwin Wayfair
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Sir Willups Brightslymoore - Jay Mohr (b. August 23, 1970) – Larry Benson
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Alexandra Wilson – Ms. Kegel
- Denis Leary (b. August 18, 1957) – Gil Mars
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m) - Gregory Smith (b. July 6, 1983) – Alan Abernathy
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Gregory Edward Smith | Greg Smith - Dick Miller, as Joe, passed away at age 90 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Richard Miller - Kirsten Dunst (b. April 30, 1982) – Christy Fimple
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Jacob Smith (b. January 21, 1990) – Timmy Fimple
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jonathan Bouck – Brad (as Jonathan David Bouck)
- Kevin Dunn (b. August 24, 1956) – Stuart Abernathy
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Ann Magnuson (b. January 4, 1956) – Irene Abernathy
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Bongwater | Ann Magnusen - Wendy Schaal (b. July 2, 1954) – Marion Fimple
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Wendy Scaal | Wendy Scaall | Wendy Scal | Wendy K. Schaal | Wendy Schaall | Wendy Schal | Wendy Schall | Wendy K. Shaal - Phil Hartman, as Phil Fimple, passed away at age 49 in Enc.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Phil 'Brain-on-a-Stick' Hartman | Philip Hartman | Phil E. Hartmann | Philip E. Hartmann | Philip Hartmann | Phil Hartmann | Phil Hart-on-the-Stick Man - Archie Hahn (b. November 1, 1941) – Satellite Dish Installer
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Archie Hahn III - Robert Picardo (b. October 27, 1953) – Ralph, Clean Room Technician
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bob Picardo | Robert Piccardo
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