Inspector Gadget (film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | David Kellogg |
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| Music by | John Debney |
| Cinematography | Adam Greenberg |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
| Release date(s) | July 23, 1999 |
| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $75–90 million |
| Money made | $134.4 million |
Inspector Gadget is a 1999 American superhero comedy film. It was directed by David Kellogg. The movie is based on the popular 1980s cartoon series.
The film stars Matthew Broderick as Inspector Gadget. Rupert Everett plays the villain, Dr. Claw. Michelle Trachtenberg is Penny, and Dabney Coleman is Chief Quimby. New characters include Dr. Brenda Bradford (played by Joely Fisher) and the talking AI car, the Gadgetmobile (voiced by D. L. Hughley).
The movie tells the story of how Inspector Gadget became a hero. He tries to stop Dr. Claw's evil plans. The film was made by Caravan Pictures and DIC Entertainment. It was released by Walt Disney Pictures on July 23, 1999.
The movie earned about $134 million worldwide. It cost around $90 million to make. Critics had mixed reviews for the film. A sequel, Inspector Gadget 2, was released in 2003.
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Movie Story
John Brown lives in Riverton, Ohio. He lives with his niece Penny and their pet beagle Brain. John dreams of becoming a police officer. He works as a security guard at a robotics lab.
Dr. Artemus Bradford and his daughter Brenda are working on a robotic foot. This foot is part of the Gadget Program. It aims to create robot police officers. A rich man named Sanford Scolex breaks into the lab. He steals the robotic foot. Scolex also harms Artemus.
John chases Scolex's car. His car crashes, and Scolex leaves him for dead. Scolex's hand is hurt in the chase. He gets a mechanical claw from his helper, Kramer. Scolex then calls himself "Claw."
Brenda decides to help John. She makes him the first test subject for the Gadget Program. She puts many cool gadgets into his body. He gets the name "Inspector Gadget." Brenda also gives him a special control chip. This chip powers his new body.
Gadget gets a lesson on how to use his new tools. He also gets a talking car called the Gadgetmobile. The Gadgetmobile has a smart AI. Gadget is still learning to use his gadgets. But he manages to stop some criminals.
Scolex, now Dr. Claw, invites Brenda to work for him. Brenda doesn't know he plans to steal her ideas. Chief Quimby doesn't take Gadget seriously. So, Gadget starts his own investigation. Penny helps him find a clue that leads to Scolex.
Claw uses Brenda's research. He builds his own robot, "Robo-Gadget." Robo-Gadget causes trouble in Riverton. This makes people think the real Gadget is bad. Gadget sneaks into Claw's lab. He tries to get the robotic foot back. But Claw catches him and breaks his chip.
Claw's helper, Sykes, throws Gadget into a junkyard. Brenda finds out Claw stole the foot and hurt her father. Brenda, Penny, Brain, and the Gadgetmobile find Gadget. Brenda gives Gadget a kiss, and he wakes up. He learns his human will can control his gadgets without the chip.
Gadget and Brenda chase Claw and Robo-Gadget. Gadget fights Robo-Gadget on a bridge. He defeats Robo-Gadget. Brenda crashes the Gadgetmobile into Claw's car. But Claw takes her prisoner.
Claw tries to escape in a helicopter. Gadget uses his helicopter hat to follow. Gadget hangs onto Claw's helicopter. He uses a pen from his finger to break Claw's controls. Brenda jumps onto Gadget's back. They fall from the building but land safely using a parasol.
Claw parachutes down. He lands in the Gadgetmobile and is captured. The police arrive to arrest Gadget. But Penny shows up with Sykes. Sykes tells the police about Claw's crimes. Chief Quimby salutes Gadget. He is now a real police officer. Gadget leaves with Brenda and Penny. Claw promises revenge as he is taken away.
During the credits, Robo Brenda starts a cheerleading group. Sykes joins a reform group. He tells others he hasn't committed a crime in 30 days.
Main Characters
- Matthew Broderick as John Brown / Inspector Gadget and Robo-Gadget.
- Rupert Everett as Sanford Scolex / Dr. Claw.
- Joely Fisher as Dr. Brenda Bradford and RoboBrenda.
- Michelle Trachtenberg as Penny Brown.
- Michael G. Hagerty as Sykes.
- Andy Dick as Kramer.
- René Auberjonois as Dr. Artemus Bradford.
- D. L. Hughley as the voice of the Gadgetmobile.
- Dabney Coleman as Chief Frank Quimby.
- Cheri Oteri as Mayor Wilson.
- Don Adams as the voice of Brain.
Movie Music
The music for the film was created by John Debney. The soundtrack includes popular songs. These include "All Star" by Smash Mouth. It also features "I'll Be Your Everything" by the boy band Youngstown.
Home Video Release
Inspector Gadget was released for home viewing. It came out on VHS and DVD on December 7, 1999. It was re-released on DVD on May 27, 2003. Walt Disney Home Entertainment distributed it.
More Inspector Gadget Movies
Sequel Film
Inspector Gadget 2 is a movie that came out in 2003. It is a direct-to-video sequel to the first Inspector Gadget film. French Stewart plays Inspector Gadget in this movie.
In the sequel, Gadget gets a new partner. Her name is G2 (Elaine Hendrix). She is a female robot version of Gadget. Dr. Claw escapes from prison. He plans to steal gold from the United States Treasury. Gadget, Penny, Brain, and G2 must stop him.
This sequel was closer to the original cartoon. It also got slightly better reviews than the first movie. It was released on March 11, 2003.
New Movie Plans
In May 2015, a new Inspector Gadget movie was being planned. This new film would feature an animated version of the character. Dan Lin was named as a producer. In October 2019, Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell were hired to write the script.
See also
In Spanish: Inspector Gadget (película) para niños
