Rainbow (1996 film) facts for kids
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Rainbow promotional poster
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| Directed by | Bob Hoskins |
| Produced by | Robert Sidaway Nicolas Clermont, Gary Smith |
| Written by | Ashley Sidaway Robert Sidaway |
| Starring | Bob Hoskins Terry Finn Jacob Tierney Saul Rubinek Dan Aykroyd |
| Music by | Alan Reeves |
| Cinematography | Freddie Francis |
| Editing by | Ray Lovejoy Ashley Sidaway (sup) |
| Studio | Filmline International Winchester Entertainment plc |
| Release date(s) | 1996 |
| Running time | 101 mins |
| Country | UK Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | US$8 million |
Rainbow is an exciting family adventure film from 1996. It was directed by Bob Hoskins. The story follows four children and their dog on an amazing journey. They get pulled into a magical rainbow! This adventure turns into a race against time. They must save the whole world from a big problem.
This movie was special because it was the first film ever made completely using digital technology. It was filmed with special high-definition cameras. Over 35 minutes of the movie used cool digital effects. Everything, from the sound to the editing, was done digitally. This was a big step forward for movies!
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What's the Story About?
Mikey Bailey is a lively 10-year-old boy. He lives in Hudson Harbour, New Jersey. His grandpa Frank is a magician. Mikey also has an older brother named Steve. Steve is a bit of a loner.
One day, Mikey finds a stray dog he names Mutt. Mutt leads him to a spot where Mikey sees a real rainbow land! He tells his friends Pete and Tessy about it. They go to the spot, but they don't believe him at first. They find a triangle-shaped hole. Tessy takes a soil sample. The soil glows with color and then disappears! Mikey, Pete, and Tessy decide to track the next rainbow. They want to study it for a science project.
The Rainbow Adventure Begins
Soon, another rainbow appears. The three friends, along with Steve and Mutt, race on their bikes to reach it. When they get there, they see the rainbow land. Suddenly, they are pulled into a colorful tunnel! They take lots of photos as they go.
Then, they enter a dark part of the rainbow. It's full of gold! Steve takes three pieces of the gold. Right after he does, the rainbow vanishes! The group falls into a cornfield. They find out they are in Kansas!
A sheriff takes them to his office at the airport. Sheriff Wyatt Hampton calls Mikey's mom, Jackie. But the kids sneak away. They want to print their photos of the rainbow's inside. Jackie and Frank arrive to help them get back home. No one believes their wild story, except for Grandpa Frank.
The World Loses Color
Steve sells one piece of the gold to a pawnbroker. He tries to sell another piece to a group of older kids he wants to join. But they just make fun of him. The children's science teacher, Sam Cohen, sees their photos. He learns about their amazing project.
Soon, strange things start to happen. The world begins to lose its color! People start acting angry or falling asleep. The children, Frank, Jackie, and Sam figure it out. Because Steve took the gold, the rainbow is broken. This is causing the world to lose color, oxygen, and even the ability for plants to grow (photosynthesis). All life on Earth is in danger!
Saving the World
The group splits up to get the gold pieces back. Mike and Frank break into the pawnbroker's shop. They get one piece of gold. Tessy and Jackie find out where the next rainbow will appear. Steve, Pete, and Sam get the other gold piece from the group of older kids.
Time is running out! Mike, Steve, and Mutt race to the new rainbow's landing spot. Mike and Mutt are pulled into a faulty rainbow. But Mike quickly throws the gold pieces back into it. The rainbow is fixed! The world returns to normal, full of color and life. Mike and Mutt then find themselves in a tropical rainforest. What an adventure!
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play:
- Willy Lavendel as Mike Bailey: The brave main character who chases the rainbow.
- Jacob Tierney as Steve Bailey: Mike's older brother who learns a big lesson.
- Jonathan Schuman as Pete: One of Mike's loyal friends.
- Eleanor Misrahi as Tissy: Mike's other friend, who is very smart.
- Bob Hoskins as Frank Bailey: Mike's grandpa, a clever magician.
- Terry Finn as Jackie Bailey: Mike and Steve's caring mom.
- Saul Rubinek as Sam Cohen: The school science teacher who helps the kids.
- Dan Aykroyd as Sheriff Wyatt Hampton: The sheriff in Kansas who meets the kids.
- Richard Jutras as Deputy Clarence Head: Sheriff Hampton's quiet deputy.
A Royal Connection
Did you know that Autumn Kelly had a small part in this movie? She was 17 years old at the time. Later, she became part of the British royal family when she got married.
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Bob Hoskins, Freddie Francis
