Project Detail

The BFG

Synopsis

The tale Sophie- a young girl, the Queen of England and a benevolent giant known as The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant), who set out on an adventure to capture the evil, man-eating giants who have been invading the human world.
Based on Roald Dahl's beloved and best-selling novel.
Official Selection Cannes 2016 - Out of Competition

Details

Year
2016
Type of film
Features
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer, Steven Spielberg
Executive Producer
Kathleen Kennedy, Kristie Macosko Krieger, John Madden, Michael Sigel
Editor
Michael Kahn
Screenwriter
Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Christopher Abbott (story editor), Roald Dahl (novel)
Director of Photography
Janusz Kaminski
Production Designer
Rick Carter
Music
John Williams
Principal cast
Ruby Barnhill, Mark Rylance, Penelope Wilton, Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader, Jermaine Clement

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

US, UK coproduction

Amblin Entertainment (US), DreamWorks SKG (US), Reliance Entertainment (IN), Walden Media (US), Walt Disney Pictures (US)

Sales Company

Mister Smith Entertainment Ltd (World sales excluding US)

77 Dean Street
London
W1D 3SH

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