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The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
2.7/10
9.4K
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Mackenzie Astin, Bobby Bell, Arturo Gil, Larry Green, Susan Rossitto, and Kevin Thompson in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)
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Quirky ComedySatireAdventureComedyFamilyFantasyMusical

Dodger must confront the struggles of life as he is visited by the Garbage Pail Kids and intimidated by some older bullies.Dodger must confront the struggles of life as he is visited by the Garbage Pail Kids and intimidated by some older bullies.Dodger must confront the struggles of life as he is visited by the Garbage Pail Kids and intimidated by some older bullies.

  • Director
    • Rod Amateau
  • Writers
    • Linda Palmer
    • Rod Amateau
    • John Pound
  • Stars
    • Anthony Newley
    • Mackenzie Astin
    • Phil Fondacaro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    2.7/10
    9.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rod Amateau
    • Writers
      • Linda Palmer
      • Rod Amateau
      • John Pound
    • Stars
      • Anthony Newley
      • Mackenzie Astin
      • Phil Fondacaro
    • 148User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 1Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

    Videos3

    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
    Trailer 2:04
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: Working With Each Other
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    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: Working With Each Other
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: Working With Each Other
    Clip 3:07
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: Working With Each Other
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: Behind The Scenes
    Featurette 1:19
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie: Behind The Scenes

    Photos80

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    Top Cast32

    Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley
    • Captain Manzini
    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • Dodger
    Phil Fondacaro
    Phil Fondacaro
    • Greaser Greg
    Katie Barberi
    Katie Barberi
    • Tangerine
    Ron MacLachlan
    Ron MacLachlan
    • Juice
    J.P. Amateau
    • Wally
    Marjory Graue
    • Blythe
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    Debbie Lee Carrington
    • Valerie Vomit
    Kevin Thompson
    • Ali Gator
    Bobby Bell
    • Foul Phil
    • (as Robert Bell)
    Larry Green
    • Nat Nerd
    Arturo Gil
    Arturo Gil
    • Windy Winston
    Susan Rossitto
    • Messy Tessie
    John Cade
    • Bartender
    Lynn Cartwright
    Lynn Cartwright
    • Fashion Show Host
    Chester Grimes
    • Sandalfoot Biker
    Patty Lloyd
    • Foster Mother
    Leo Gordon
    Leo Gordon
    • Guard #1
    • (as Leo V. Gordon)
    • Director
      • Rod Amateau
    • Writers
      • Linda Palmer
      • Rod Amateau
      • John Pound
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews148

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      John Carl Buechler was considered to direct the film. His version of the story was going to be a straight up horror film. The Garbage Pail Kids would have spawned from radioactive sludge that had found its way to a garbage can filled with broken dolls, turning them into serial killers.
    • Goofs
      Valerie Vomit's eyes can be seen constantly malfunctioning in close ups due to the unfinished animatronics.
    • Quotes
      • Foul Phil - Suit: My tummy hurts!
      • Greaser Greg - Suit: What did you eat?
      • Foul Phil - Suit: Everything!
      • Greaser Greg - Suit: That makes sense!
    • Alternate versions
      The UK video version was cut by 26 secs for a PG certificate with edits to imitable techniques and to remove all shots of Greg's flick knife. The DVD features the same cut print. Only in 2024 was this censorship waived and the BBFC rating is now 12.
    • Connections
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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 7, 1988 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MGM (United States)
      • Topps (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La pandilla basura
    • Filming locations
      • Sherman Oaks Van Nuys War Memorial Park - 14118 Huston Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(park where Juice and his gang bully Dodger)
    • Production companies
      • Atlantic Entertainment Group
      • The Topps Company
      • Atlantic Releasing Corporation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,576,615
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $661,512
      • Aug 23, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,576,615
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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