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The Iron Giant (1999) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical Aug 06, 1999 (US) | Genres Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Family | Runtime 1h 26m
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.6/10 - Related: Discover more movies like The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant Plot Synopsis:
This is the story of a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes who makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot that came from outer space. Meanwhile, a paranoid U.S. Government agent named Kent Mansley arrives in town, determined to destroy the giant at all costs. It's up to Hogarth to protect him by keeping him at Dean McCoppin's place in the junkyard.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.
Tagline: It came from outer space!
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The Iron Giant Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1999 (more 1999 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 86 minutes / Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
Directors: Brad Bird
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 06, 1999Box Office: $23,315,035
Awards: 20
Nominations: 18
Language: English
Country: United States, Czech Republic, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Iron Giant Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 06, 1999, Netflix: Apr 01, 2018
Writers: Tim McCanlies, Brad Bird, Ted Hughes, Brent Forrester
Producers: Allison Abbate, Des McAnuff, Pete Townshend, John Walker
Editors: Darren T. Holmes
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The Iron Giant (1999) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Iron Giant Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Aniston | ... | Annie Hughes (voice) |
| Harry Connick Jr. | ... | Dean McCoppin (voice) |
| Vin Diesel | ... | The Iron Giant (voice) |
| James Gammon | ... | Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice) |
| Cloris Leachman | ... | Mrs. Tensedge (voice) |
| Christopher McDonald | ... | Kent Mansley (voice) |
| John Mahoney | ... | General Rogard (voice) |
| Eli Marienthal | ... | Hogarth Hughes (voice) |
| M. Emmet Walsh | ... | Earl Stutz (voice) |
| Jack Angel | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Bob Bergen | ... | Additional Voices (as Robert Bergen) |
| Mary Kay Bergman | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Michael Bird | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Devon Cole Borisoff | ... | Additional Voices (voice) (as Devon Borisoff) |
| Rodger Bumpass | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Robert Clotworthy | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jennifer Darling | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Zack Eginton | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Paul Eiding | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Bill Farmer | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jennifer Aniston (b. February 11, 1969) – Annie Hughes (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Jennifer Joanna Aniston | Jennifer Aniston Arquette | Jennifer Aniston Pitt - Harry Connick Jr. (b. September 11, 1967) – Dean McCoppin (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Harry Connick Jnr - Vin Diesel (b. July 18, 1967) – The Iron Giant (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Groot | Mark Vincent - James Gammon, as Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice), passed away at age 70 in Costa Mesa, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jim Gammon - Cloris Leachman, as Mrs. Tensedge (voice), passed away at age 94 in Enc.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Miss Chicago 1946 - Christopher McDonald (b. February 15, 1955) – Kent Mansley (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Christopher MacDonald | Chris MacDonald | Chris McDonald - John Mahoney, as General Rogard (voice), passed away at age 77 in Chicago, Ill.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Eli Marienthal (b. March 6, 1986) – Hogarth Hughes (voice)
Sign: Pisces - M. Emmet Walsh (b. March 22, 1935) – Earl Stutz (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: E. Emmet Walsh | Emmet Walsh | M. Emmett Walsh | T. Emmet Walsh - Jack Angel, as Additional Voices (voice), passed away at age 90 in Malibu, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 4¼" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Jack Angell | Mr. Angelo - Bob Bergen (b. March 8, 1964) – Additional Voices (as Robert Bergen)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Bob Bergan | Robert Bergen | Bob Berger | Robert Berger - Mary Kay Bergman, as Additional Voices (voice), passed away at age 38 in West Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Mary-Kay Bergman | Mary Kay Bergman aka Shannen Cassidy | Shannen Cassidy | Shannon Cassidy - Michael Bird – Additional Voices (voice)
- Devon Cole Borisoff – Additional Voices (voice) (as Devon Borisoff)
- Rodger Bumpass (b. November 20, 1951) – Additional Voices (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Rodger Bumpas | Ridger Bumpass | Roger Bumpass | Squdward Q. Tentacles
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