The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking |
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| Directed by | Ken Annakin |
| Produced by | Gary Mehlman Walter Moshay |
| Screenplay by | Ken Annakin |
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| Music by | Misha Segal |
| Cinematography | Roland Smith |
| Editing by | Ken Zemke |
| Studio | Columbia Pictures Longstocking Productions Svensk Filmindustri |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | March 8, 1988 (Tokyo) July 29, 1988 (United States) September 9, 1988 (Sweden) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States Sweden |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8–10 million |
| Money made | $3.6 million |
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking is a 1988 musical adventure film. It was written and directed by Ken Annakin. The movie is based on the popular Pippi Longstocking book series by Astrid Lindgren.
This film was a joint project between Sweden and the United States. It was made by Columbia Pictures, Longstocking Productions, and Svensk Filmindustri. Even though the title says "New Adventures," this movie actually tells the original Pippi story again. It's a remake of earlier films.
The movie was filmed in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island. Some scenes were also shot on soundstages in Jacksonville, Florida. It first came out in Tokyo on March 8, 1988. Later, it was released in the United States on July 29 and in Sweden on September 9. The film got mixed reviews from critics and did not earn a lot of money. It was the last movie Ken Annakin directed before he passed away in 2009.
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Pippi's Exciting Story
Pippi Longstocking travels on a ship called the Hoptoad with her sailor father, Efraim. One day, a big storm hits, caused by a volcano. Pippi's father disappears into the sea during the storm.
Pippi then travels to a small town by the coast called Rocksby. She brings her horse, Alfonso, and her monkey, Mr. Nilsson, with her. Pippi moves into her father's old house, Villa Villekulla. The children in the neighborhood think the house is haunted.
Soon, a brother and sister named Tommy and Annika Settigren see lights in the windows. They go inside, hoping to find ghosts. Instead, they meet Pippi, Mr. Nilsson, and Alfonso! They quickly become good friends.
Adventures with New Friends
Pippi, Tommy, and Annika have many fun adventures together. They make pancakes, clean the floor by wearing scrubbing shoes, and serve ice cream to children at the local children's home. They even ride a motorcycle and try to avoid strange "splunks."
Pippi also has to deal with Mr. Blackhart and his helpers, Rype and Rancid. They want to tear down her house and sell the land. Pippi also tries to avoid Miss Bannister, who runs the children's home. Miss Bannister believes Pippi would be safer living there.
To escape, Pippi agrees to run away with Tommy and Annika in a homemade autogyro. They almost go over a waterfall while riding in barrels down a river, but they are rescued just in time.
Pippi's Big Decision
Tommy and Annika's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Settigren, worry that Pippi might be a bad influence. They tell their children not to play with her anymore. Pippi thinks her friends would be better off without her, so she goes to the children's home. She has to leave Mr. Nilsson and Alfonso behind.
Pippi finds it hard to fit in at the children's home. She is not used to following rules or going to school. However, a fire accidentally starts at the children's home. Pippi bravely saves all the children! The townspeople praise her as a hero. After this, she is allowed to go back home and play with Tommy and Annika again.
On Christmas Day, Pippi is reunited with her father, Efraim! He tells her he was washed ashore on an uncharted island and became its king. He offers Pippi the chance to become a princess there. Pippi agrees, and everyone comes to say a sad goodbye.
Just as they are about to sail away, Pippi changes her mind. She sees how sad everyone is to see her go. She tells her father that she cannot leave Tommy and Annika. Efraim understands and tells her he loves her. They say goodbye, and Pippi goes home with Tommy, Annika, Mr. Nilsson, and Alfonso.
Meet the Cast
- Tami Erin as Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Efraim's Daughter "Pippi" Longstocking: A brave and energetic eleven-year-old girl. She arrives on land after her father is lost at sea.
- David Seaman, Jr. as Tommy Settigren: Annika's brother who becomes Pippi's friend.
- Cory Crow as Annika Settigren: Tommy's sister who also becomes Pippi's friend.
- Eileen Brennan as Miss Bannister: The kind but strict owner of the children's home. She thinks Pippi would be safer with her.
- Dennis Dugan as Mr. Settigren: Tommy and Annika's father. He works for the local government and worries about Pippi's influence on his children.
- Dianne Hull as Mrs. Settigren: Tommy and Annika's mother. She is a housewife and becomes concerned about her children's safety with Pippi.
- George DiCenzo as Mr. Blackhart: A dishonest local businessman. He wants to buy Villa Villekulla to make money from the land.
- Dick Van Patten as Gregory: A strange inventor who creates a special glue that lets people walk on walls.
- John Schuck as Efraim Longstocking: Pippi's father and the captain of the ship Hoptoad.
- Michael Mendelson provides Efraim's singing voice.
- Branscombe Richmond as Fridolf: Efraim's cabin boy and good friend.
- Fay Masterson as the Head Girl: A bossy older girl at the children's home.
- Carole Kean as Miss Messerschmidt: A strict teacher at the children's home.
- Frank Welker and Michael Bell as Mr. Nilsson and Alfonso: Pippi's pet monkey and horse.
- Clark Niederjohn as Jake: The town pilot who becomes friends with Pippi and invents an autogyro.
Movie Songs
Here are the songs featured in the film:
- "Pippi Longstocking is Coming into Your Town!" – Margie Nelson and the International Children's Choir
- "We Live on the Seas" – Michael Mendelson and the Hoptoad Crew
- "Scrubbing Day" – Marlene Ricci, Tami Erin, David Seaman, Jr., Cory Crow, and the International Children's Choir
- "Runnin' Away" – Margie Nelson, Tami Erin, Cory Crow, and the International Children's Choir
- "Runnin' Away (Reprise)" – Tami Erin, David Seaman, Jr., and Cory Crow
- "Sticky Situation" – Sandra Simmons
- "Merry Christmas Tree" – Gail Lopata Lennon
- "We Live on the Seas (Reprise)" – Tami Erin, Michael Mendelson, and the Hoptoad Crew
- "Pippi Longstocking is Coming into Your Town! (Reprise)" – Margie Nelson and the International Children's Choir
Soundtrack Album
Atlantic Records released the movie's soundtrack album when the film came out. It was available on both LP (vinyl record) and CD. Polydor Records also released it in Japan. The Atlantic LP and CD had 22 songs, including the movie's musical score by Misha Segal and all the songs sung in the film. Garrison True narrated some parts of the album.
Here is the list of tracks on the soundtrack:
- Pippi Longstocking is Coming into Your Town
- The Storm (Lyrics)
- The Gulf Stream
- Ghost of Villa Villekula
- Pippi March
- Scrubbing Day
- War of the Ice Cream
- Beautiful Day at the Villa
- Pastorale
- Runnin' Away
- Runnin' Away (Reprise)
- The Rescue (Lyrics)
- Mama (Lyrics)
- Sticky Situation
- Pippi Saves the Day
- Merry Christmas Tree
- Father's Return
- Kurre Kurre Islands
- Goodbye Papa
- We Live on the Seas
- If You Ever Need Me
- Pippi Longstocking is Coming into Your Town (Reprise)
See also
In Spanish: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking para niños
