Synopsis
James and the Giant Peach (1996) James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try to get to New York. ??Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Awards: 4 wins & 13 nominations total
Budget: $38,000,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $28,946,127
Soundtrack: Partita for Violin No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: Gavotte en Rondeau ((uncredited))


Henry Selick
Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite
1996-04-12 (United Kingdom, United States)
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