Inspector Gadget (movie)
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| Directed by | David Kellogg |
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| Based on | Inspector Gadget by Bruno Bianchi Jean Chalopin Andy Heyward |
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| Cinematography | Adam Greenberg |
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| Music by | David Newman |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $75–90 million |
| Box office | $134.4 million |
Inspector Gadget is a 1999 American police comedy movie loosely based on the cartoon of the same name. It had a direct-to-video sequel in 2003 with French Stewart as Gadget. It was directed by David Kellogg. It was written by Kerry Ehrin and Zak Penn.
Plot
[change | change source]Officer John Brown had been caught in a fatal accident set off by Sanford Scolex. He was repaired with various items inside him. He was given a talking Gadgetmobile that helps him out.
Cast
[change | change source]- Matthew Broderick as John Brown/Inspector Gadget and Robo-Gadget
- Rupert Everett as Sanford Scolex/Claw
- Joely Fisher as Brenda Bradford
- Michelle Trachtenberg as Penny
- Andy Dick as Kramer
- Mike Hagerty as Sikes
- René Auberjonois as Dr. Bradford
- D.L. Hughley as the voice of Gadgetmobile
- Don Adams as the voice of Brain
Filming
[change | change source]Principal photography began on July 20, 1998, and wrapped on October 3, 1998.
Reception
[change | change source]Many people didn't like the movie, especially how Claw's face was revealed compared to the cartoon and that Gadget is able to be much less clueless.
