- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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2 out of 5
In this fragile fantasy, Donald O'Connor plays an ailing toymaker whose factory becomes an assembly line for destructive toys when his war-addicted brother, Michael Gambon, inherits the business. You'll gasp in sheer amazement at the magnificent sets and décor, which alone make this vainglorious slice of Pythonesque whimsy and allegory worth a look - just try to ignore the rather naive and self-indulgent plot. Robin Williams, playing the nephew who tries to stop Gambon manufacturing only war toys, is surprisingly low-key. Ironically, director Barry Levinson's cult flop could have done with one of Williams's over-the-top performances.
Plot Summary
Comedy fantasy starring Robin Williams, Michael Gambon and Joan Cusack. Dying toy magnate Kenneth Zevo leaves his manufacturing business to his army general brother, who soon tries to develop a line of war toys. It is up to Kenneth's children, Leslie and Alsatia, to put the business back on track.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Leslie Zevo
- Robin Williams
- The General
- Michael Gambon
- Alsatia Zevo
- Joan Cusack
- Gwen
- Robin Wright Penn
- Patrick
- L L Cool J
- Kenneth Zevo
- Donald O'Connor
- Owens Owens
- Arthur Malet
- Zevo Sr
- Jack Warden
- Nurse Debbie
- Debi Mazar
- Choir soloist
- Wendy Melvoin
- Cortez
- Julio Oscar Mechoso
- Baker
- Jamie Foxx
- Shimera
- Shelly Desai
- Hogenstern
- Blake Clark
- Magraw
- Clinton Allmon
- Guard at desk
- Art Metrano
- Tegnell
- Tommy Townsend
Crew
- Director
- Barry Levinson
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