The BFG

– Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she wi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
The BFG (1987)

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.

Producing Country:
UK
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The BFG (1987) - Trailer

Release Date:

05 Nov 1987

Language:

English

Director:

Brian Cosgrove

Writer:

Roald Dahl (novel), John Hambley (adaptation)

Main Actors:

David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley

Plot:

Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the B.F.G. (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities, and whisked away to Giant Country. She is soon put at ease, as she learns that B.F.G.'s job is to collect, catalogue and deliver pleasant dreams to children. She joins him that night, but the mean giants follow them, planning to eat the children. Sophie enlists the help of the Queen, by making up a dream for her, and with the backing of the armed forces, they defeat the mean giants.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

A & E

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10