A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Overview

Charlie Brown and his fellow Peanuts make their feature film debut in this animated comedy that is based on Charles Schultz long-lived cartoon strip. The story centers on a national spelling bee. Lucky Charlie Brown is so excited that he is selected to participate in it, but will he be able to overcome his chronic bad-karma and actually win?

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/2015
UPC:	0032429212559
Original Release:	1969
Rating:	G
Source:	PARAMOUNT
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:26:00
Sales rank:	32,804

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Peter Robbins	Charlie Brown
Pamelyn Ferdin	Lucy
Glenn Gilger	Linus Van Pelt
Andy Pforsich	Schroeder,Boy
Sally Dryer	Patty
Anne Altieri	Violet
Erin Sullivan	Sally
Linda Mendelson	Frieda
Chris De Faria	Pig Pen
David Carey	Boy
Bill Melendez	Snoopy
Hilary Momberger	Sally
Rod McKuen	Composer
Vince Guaraldi	Composer
John Trotter	Composer

Technical Credits

Charles M. Schulz

Bill Melendez	Director,Producer
Lee Mendelson	Producer
Charles M. Schulz	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

After making his mark in comic strips and television, it was only a matter of time before Charlie Brown hit the big screen. A Boy Named Charlie Brown is a very good debut vehicle, although not as perfect as one might wish. At 86 minutes, it goes on a little too long and the pacing is uneven; the animation is sometimes a little too stiff (although it is very good in many other places, and the character design itself is right on the money), and much of the score is only passable. That said, the pluses more than make up for these negatives. The story, though episodic, is involving and gives plenty of room for the wry humor that is the strip's hallmark. The characters are presented quite faithfully, and the somewhat melancholy air that underlies the humor is preserved to good effect. The "Star Spangled Banner" sequence and -- even more so -- the "Pathetique Sonata" sequence are wonderfully animated, with the latter showing an impressive degree of imagination and skill. Due to its concern with fears and troubles that are as real to adults as to children, Charlie Brown can be enjoyed by grown-ups as easily as by children.