Pinocchio
Pinocchio

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Pinocchio

1971
Movie
79 min
English

A bawdy burlesque version of the famous fairy tale, Geppeta is a frustrated and nubile young virgin. She carves Pinocchio as a gorgeous young hunk. Geppeta's fairy godmother magically transforms the young stud into a living man, who is quickly brought to work in the local whorehouse as a prize stud and exhibitionist.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ronnie MuirGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This animated adaptation follows the classic tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy. Pinocchio embarks on a series of magical and often dangerous adventures, encountering talking animals, mischievous fairies, and wicked figures. Throughout his journey, he learns valuable lessons about honesty, courage, and selflessness as he strives to prove himself worthy of becoming human.

Critical Reception

This 1971 animated version of Pinocchio received a generally positive reception, particularly for its faithfulness to the original story and its charming animation style. While not as iconic as some other adaptations, it was appreciated for its family-friendly approach and its clear moral lessons. It is often seen as a solid, if less groundbreaking, retelling of a beloved classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic storytelling and animation.

  • Appreciated as a gentle and moralistic children's film.

  • Seen as a faithful, albeit less memorable, adaptation.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this particular version are scarce due to its age and limited distribution compared to other Pinocchio films. However, when found, it's typically viewed as a nostalgic and wholesome children's movie.

Fun Fact

This 1971 adaptation is less widely known than other Pinocchio films, such as Disney's 1940 classic, and is sometimes confused with other adaptations from different years.

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