Gumby: The Movie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gumby: The Movie |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Art Clokey |
| Produced by | Art Clokey Gloria Clokey Kevin Reher |
| Written by | Art Clokey Gloria Clokey |
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| Music by | Jerry Gerber Marco D'Ambrosio Songs: Ozzie Ahlers Gloria Clokey |
| Cinematography | Art Clokey |
| Editing by | Marilyn McCoppen Lynn Stevenson |
| Studio | Clokey Films Premavision Productions |
| Distributed by | Arrow Releasing Inc. |
| Release date(s) | October 4, 1995 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.8 million |
| Money made | $57,100 |
Gumby: The Movie (also known as Gumby 1) is a fun stop-motion claymation adventure film. It stars the famous character Gumby and his friends. This movie came out on October 4, 1995. Even though it didn't make a lot of money at first, it later became a favorite film for many fans, earning a special "cult status".
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What's the Story?
Saving the Farms
The movie starts with a big problem! The evil Blockheads, who run the E-Z Loan company, are trying to take away farms from small farmers. The farmers can't pay back their loans. To help, Gumby and his band, the Clayboys, decide to hold a special concert. They hope to raise enough money to save the farms.
Lowbelly's Secret Talent
The Blockheads soon discover something amazing about Gumby's dog, Lowbelly. He cries real pearls whenever he sees the Clayboys perform! The Blockheads get a sneaky idea. They decide to kidnap Lowbelly so they can force him to cry pearls for them. At first, Lowbelly doesn't cry for them. A computer then tells the Blockheads they need Gumby to make Lowbelly cry pearls.
Gumby and Friends in Trouble
So, the Blockheads kidnap Gumby and the Clayboys too! They plan to make robot clones of them. These clones would help them get more pearls.
The Rescue Mission
Luckily, Gumby has loyal friends! Pokey, Prickle, Goo, and fans Tara and Ginger team up with talent agent Lucky Claybert. They work together to rescue Gumby and the Clayboys. Gumby even has to face off against his own robot clone!
A Happy Ending
In the end, Gumby and his friends succeed. Gumby is able to make it to his videotaping session with Lucky Claybert. At a picnic, Gumby announces a great new plan. He's opening his own farm-focused loan company. This company will give fair loans to help people. The Blockheads are punished by having to weed Gumby's garden. Gumby and Pokey then head back to outer space, knowing things are looking up!
Who Are the Voices?
Many talented actors gave voices to the characters in Gumby: The Movie.
- Dallas McKennon (as Charles Farrington) voiced several characters:
* Gumby: The main character, a young green boy made of clay. * Professor Kapp: A silly scientist. * Fatbuckle: A red man with a big belt. * Lucky Claybert: A talent agent who helps Gumby. * Nobuckle: A yellow man with a New Jersey accent.
- Art Clokey voiced these characters:
* Pokey: Gumby's best friend, a talking red horse. * Prickle: A yellow dinosaur. * Gumbo: Gumby's dad.
- Gloria Clokey voiced Goo: A blue flying teenage mermaid.
- Manny La Carruba voiced Thinbuckle: A blue teenager with a thin belt.
- Patti Morse (speaking voice) and Melisa Kary (singing voice) voiced Tara: A light blue female and Gumby's love interest.
- Alice Young voiced Ginger: Tara's best friend.
- Janet MacDuff voiced Gumba: Gumby's mom.
- Bonnie Rudolph voiced some roles:
* Lowbelly: The dog who cries pearls. * Farm Lady
- Ozzie Ahlers voiced the Radio Announcer.
- Kirby Coleman voiced the "This Way 'N That" Singer.
- Anthony McNulty voiced "Burnzy".
- David Archer
- Lillian Nicol
- Rick Warren
- Stan Freberg (uncredited)
