Heathcliff: The Movie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Heathcliff: The Movie |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Bruno Bianchi |
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| Written by | Alan Swayze |
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| Distributed by | Atlantic Releasing (Clubhouse Pictures) |
| Release date(s) | January 17, 1986 (United States) July 18, 1990 (Canada) July 10, 1991 (France) |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
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| Language | English French |
| Money made | $2.6 million |
Heathcliff: The Movie is a fun animated comedy film from 1986. It was made by a company called DiC Audiovisuel. This movie is special because it's an anthology film. An anthology film is a collection of different short stories put together into one movie. It features the famous orange cat, Heathcliff, and his friends.
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Discover the Plot: Heathcliff's Adventures
This movie brings together several exciting stories about Heathcliff. It's a great way to see some of his best adventures.
On a rainy day, Heathcliff (Mel Blanc) is stuck inside. He decides to tell his three nephews (and a mouse) about his past adventures. These stories are actually episodes from his TV series, put together for the movie.
Explore Heathcliff's Wild Tales
Here are the exciting stories Heathcliff shares with his nephews:
- "Cat Food for Thought" - Heathcliff wants to be a TV star! He finds a way to get rid of other cats who are also trying to become famous.
- "Heathcliff's Double" - A new cat named Henry comes to town. Henry looks exactly like Heathcliff! Everyone keeps mistaking Henry for Heathcliff, causing lots of funny mix-ups.
- "The Siamese Twins" - Two new cats arrive and start causing trouble. Everyone thinks Heathcliff is the one making all the mischief.
- "An Officer and an Alley Cat" - Heathcliff decides to go to a special school for pets. This "obedience school" helps animals learn good manners. He wants to win a contest where the prize is a huge supply of cat food!
- "The Catfather" - Heathcliff starts collecting gifts for someone called the "Catfather." He doesn't realize that the Catfather is a very scary figure in town.
- "Boom Boom Pussini" - Heathcliff's friend, Hector, gets him into a challenge. Heathcliff has to wrestle a famous cat wrestler named Boom Boom Pussini. But Boom Boom Pussini likes to cheat to win his matches!
- "Pop on Parole" - Heathcliff's dad, who is a bit of a trickster, gets out of jail early. Heathcliff thinks his dad broke out and that the police are chasing him.
After Heathcliff finishes telling all his stories, his nephews get a bit annoyed. They end up throwing him out of the house! The movie finishes with Heathcliff laughing and saying, "Those are my boys!"
Meet the Voice Cast
Many talented actors gave voices to the characters in Heathcliff: The Movie. Here are some of the main voices you'll hear:
- Mel Blanc as Heathcliff
- Donna Christie as Iggy (in 5 stories)
- Jeannie Elias as Marcy (in the "An Officer and an Alley Cat" story)
- Peter Cullen as Pop (in the "Pop on Parole" story) and Boom Boom Pussini (in the "Boom Boom Pussini" story)
- Stanley Jones as Wordsworth (in 3 stories) and the TV Announcer (in "An Officer and an Alleycat")
- Marilyn Lightstone as Sonja (in 4 stories) and Grandma (in the "Pop on Parole" story)
- Danny Mann as Hector (in 5 stories) and the Fish Market Proprietor (in "The Siamese Twins")
- Derek McGrath as Lefty, Knuckles, Muggsy, Spike, and Mr. Woodley (in different stories)
- Marilyn Schreffler as Mr. Woodley's Secretary (in "An Officer and an Alley Cat")
- Danny Wells as the General, Announcer, Referee, and Raul (in different stories)
- Ted Zeigler as Grandpa and Mungo (in different stories)
