Planet 51
Synopsis
One day, out of the blue, and millions of miles from his own planet, astronaut Captain Charles 'Chuck' Baker crash lands in Neera's backyard. Unaware of his surroundings, he disembarks the ship revelling in his Big Moment. He plants his flag triumphantly and turns - only to find a Planet 51 inhabitant staring back at him bemused!
From here we join Chuck, Lem and the gang in a spectacular comic adventure which is sure to delight the whole family - whatever planet you are from!
Details
- Year
- 2009
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 91 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad
- Producer
- Albie Hecht, Stephen Margolis, Mercedes Rey
- Editor
- Alex Rodríguez
- Screenwriter
- Joe Stillman
- Production Designer
- Julian Muñoz Romero
- Composer
- James Seymour Brett
- Principal cast
- Dwayne Johnson, Jessical Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, John Cleese, Sean William Scott
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Ilion Animation Studio
Calle Calendula 93Edificio H, Alcobendas
Madrid 28109
Spain
T +34 916 585 106
Sales Company
Handmade Films International
38 Albemarle StLondon W1S 4JG
UK
T +44 (0)20 7518 8230
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