Beethoven

Titolo originale: Beethoven
Regia: Brian Levant |
Anno: 1992
Origine: United States of America |
Generi: Famiglia Commedia
Tag: puppy | st. bernard | family | pets |
Cast: Charles Grodin | Bonnie Hunt | Dean Jones | Nicholle Tom | Christopher Castile | Sarah Rose Karr | Oliver Platt | Stanley Tucci | Laurel Cronin | David Duchovny | Patricia Heaton | O-Lan Jones | Nancy Fish | Craig Pinkard | Robi Davidson | Sherri Paysinger | Patrick LaBrecque | Jacob Kenner | Matthew Brooks | Chris Little | Lisa Paige Robinson | Cory Danziger | Colleen O'Hara | Nicolas Mize | Maxine Elliott Hicks | Stephanie Durrer | Cirroc Lofton | Chad Morton | Melora Walters | Holly Wortell | Lorraine Marga | Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Andres McKenzie | Richard Portnow |

Una mattina, al risveglio, prima di recarsi al lavoro, George Newton, marito di Alice e padre di tre bambini, esce come il solito dalla sua linda villetta in California circondata da un giardino ben tenuto, per ritirare il latte ed il giornale. Attraverso la porta rimasta semiaperta s'infila, non visto, un cucciolo di San Bernardo, sfuggito alla cattura di un ladro di cani, che ha devastato il negozio di animali, nel quale la bestiola era in vendita. Il cucciolo fa ora mille feste incontrando i tre fanciulli ancora insonnoliti. I genitori de tre bambini ne sono però sconcertati, e cercano in tutti i modi - George specialmente - di disfarsene...

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Dean Jones, who played the evil vet in this movie, voiced George Newton (played by Charles Grodin in [...] D
Laurel Cronin who plays the irresponsible babysitter only appeared in two more films following this [...] D
Guided By Voices named their 1994 album, Bee Thousand after lead singer Robert Pollard drove past a [...] D
After George turns over Beethoven to Varnick, Varnick has his two goons, Harvey and Vernon, transfer [...] D
Eleanor Keaton, Buster Keaton's widow, trained the dog Beethoven for this movie. D
Brad and Brie's car is a, 1991 BMW 850i [E31]. D
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's film debut. He is the kid on the right wearing a green top who gets on the sc [...] D
Dean Jones was cast against type as the villain of this film, he was previously best known for playi [...] D
Nicholle Tom's debut. D
Screenwriter John Hughes is credited as "Edmond Dantes". The pseudonym is an homage to a character i [...] D
In addition to the trained dogs who worked in the film, a full mechanical dog was also used, plus a [...] D
David Duchovny and Patricia Heaton playing husband & wife (Brad & Brie) in this film marks just one [...] D
Was largely filmed in the southern area of Pasadena, however at the beginning of the film, when Harv [...] D
O-Lan Jones and Oliver Platt previously appeared in Una vedova allegra... ma non troppo (1988). Just [...] D
So incensed were the American Veterinary Association about the depiction of a vet as leader of a dog [...] D
Chevy Chase, Martin Short, John Goodman, and Tom Hanks were considered for the role of George Newton [...] D
John Hughes and Ivan Reitman have worked on five National Lampoon movies. Reitman produced Animal Ho [...] D
Great care was taken to make sure the animals used in filming were not harmed. Measures taken includ [...] D
Although the end credits of this film bear a 1991 copyright statement, it was not copyrighted or rel [...] D
Bonnie Hunt (Alice), Sarah Rose Karr (Emily), Laurel Cronin (Devonia), and Richard Portnow (Ammuniti [...] D
Whether it was intended or not, the first names of the parents in this movie and its sequel are the [...] D
Albert Brooks was strongly considered for the role of George Newton but he declined because he felt [...] D
Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt also appeared together in Dave - Presidente per un giorno (1993) dire [...] D
When Beethoven goes to the vet's to get his shots, he is placed on an examining table. He sees the n [...] D
When Dr. Varnick arrives at the Newton home to stage his phoney dog attack, he smears fake blood on [...] D
When Beethoven drinks out of a fish bowl while the fish are swimming in it. To film this the dog was [...] D
Ed O'Neill, Tim Allen, and John Ritter were considered for the role of George Newton. D
The Saint Bernard named Beethoven is owned by the Newton family. Sir Isaac Newton and Ludwig van Bee [...] D
Steve Martin was the first choice to play George Newton. John Candy, Danny DeVito, Bill Murray, Dan [...] D
Brian Levant took over as director just after the start of filming, replacing Steve Rash. D
The 'Beethoven' film franchise can claim its share of connections to the popular NBC sitcom Seinfeld [...] D
Beethoven was named after German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. D
Dr. Varnicks car is a, 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera [964]. D
The Newton's car is a 1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and a 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Euro. D
Coincidentally, Alice is the name of Bonnie Hunt's mother. D
Originally director Brian Levant wanted a different actress closer to Charles Grodin in age to play [...] D
Charles Grodin (Mr. George Newton) was 56 at the time of filming, Bonnie Hunt (Mrs. Alice Newton) wa [...] D
Max Wright was considered for the role of Dr. Varnick. D
Oliver Platt and Stanley Tucci, who play a duo of bumbling crooks in this film, are friends in real [...] D
The role of Emily was originally supposed to be the age of ten and Anna Chlumsky of Papà, ho trov [...] D
The motorcycle ladys motorbike is a Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. D
Oliver Platt (Harvey) and writer Amy Holden Jones also worked together on Proposta indecente (1993). D
When they dress up for Halloween, Beethoven also dresses as a horse, complete with a miniature saddl [...] D
This was not Charles Grodin's first film with a St. Bernard. Grodin appeared in Neil Simon's Bastano [...] D
Goldie Hawn was also offered the role of Alice Newton and was interested in playing the part as she [...] D
Final film of actress Maxine Elliott Hicks. D
Bonnie Hunt (Alice), David Duchovny (Brad), and Holly Wortell (who played Maggie, the nurse with the [...] D
Jane Fonda, Glenn Close, Sally Field and Meryl Streep were all offered the role of Alice Newton. Fon [...] D

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Harvey: Sorry, I'm just a little bit excited. That [...] D
Vernon: [has chosen the Jack Russell for an animal [...] D
Dr. Varnick: This must be Beethoven. He's a magnif [...] D
Brie: Alice, tell me about your dog. Alice: Well, [...] D
Alice Newton: Honey, you sure you wanna signne-wig [...] D
Biker Woman: [looking at Beethoven the puppy] How [...] D
Devonia Pest: You kids might be an interested to k [...] D
Ammunition Company Representative: We've developed [...] D
[Beethoven has saved Emily from drowning in the po [...] D
George Newton: [driving Beethoven to the vet to be [...] D
[Dr. Varnick is about to shoot George] Dr. Varnic [...] D
Alice Newton: Well, instead of listening to some g [...] D
George Newton: We can't have a dog. We can't have [...] D
Ted Newton: Do you have any kids? [Brad and Brie [...] D
Brad: Dogs obey so much better than children. Don' [...] D
George Newton: [the family is arguing about what t [...] D
Reporter: Have you always been a dog lover? Georg [...] D
Emily Newton: [tearfully to George] Dog killer. D
[last lines] George Newton: Good night, honey. A [...] D
George Newton: He slimed me! D
Ted Newton: [following Dr. Varnick's car] Dad, tur [...] D
George Newton: [chasing Beethoven out of the house [...] D
Brie: Let us take you out to dinner. Are there any [...] D
Dr. Varnick: Here for his shots? George Newton: Y [...] D
Ryce Newton: Oh my gosh Emily's in the pool! Devo [...] D
Brad: I pitched in college. D
[hearing gunfire after George has gone into Dr. Va [...] D
George: I really don't like our dog. Alice: I rea [...] D
George Newton: No matter how many showers I take I [...] D
Brad: We want to get in bed with Newton Auto Air F [...] D
[Beethoven grabs a stick and walks over to Mark] [...] D
Brad: [to the Newton kids] You know, we're fine on [...] D
[the Newtons discover that Dr. Varnick has been de [...] D
George Newton: [Beethoven has got into George's be [...] D
Alice Newton: Just change your pants, George. Geo [...] D
George Newton: We are "people" people here. I mean [...] D
[the kids want to keep the puppy, George doesn't] [...] D
Alice Newton: Beethoven made this house real. He p [...] D
[Three bullies are bullying Ted when Beethoven sho [...] D
Alice Newton: [Dr. Varnick has warned George about [...] D
Ted Newton: Sic' them, boy! D
Emily Newton: [as George is eating breakfast they [...] D
Harvey: [has accidentally set off the pet shop bur [...] D
[Channel 3 News reports that Dr. Varnick and his 2 [...] D
Devonia Pest: [after Alice picks up the kids and h [...] D
Alice Newton: I don't think words for parts of the [...] D
Emily Newton: [about Brie] I hope Beethoven slimes [...] D
Brie: I just love these big dumb animals! Alice N [...] D
Harvey: I really don't like it when you tease the [...] D
Alice Newton: [choosing a name out of a hat] OK, t [...] D
Devonia Pest: [to Emily after she was discovered h [...] D
George: [after Alice has fired Devonia for not wat [...] D
Emily Newton: [Mr. Newton looks at Dr. Varnick's " [...] D

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