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Babe (1995)
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This Australian family comedy, based on Dick King-Smith's book The Sheep-Pig, came out of nowhere to enchant millions around the world, converting many small children to vegetarianism in the process. The “babe” of the title is an orphaned piglet adopted by a family of Border collies who learns how to handle sheep under the patient training of soft-hearted farmer James Cromwell. The mixture of live action and animatronics brings the animals magically to life (the film won an Oscar for visual effects) and their voices are adeptly handled by Christine Cavanaugh (of Rugrats fame), Hugo Weaving and Miriam Margolyes. It's a delight from start to finish that will captivate children and melt the heart of even the grumpiest adult. JF
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Running time
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88min
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Country of origin
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Aus
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Genre
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Fantasy Comedy
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Alternate title
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Babe, the Gallant Pig
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Chris Noonan, George Miller, from the novel The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith
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Theatrical distributor
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Cinema International Corp. UK
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UK cinema certificate
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U
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Award |
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| Academy 1995 |
Actor in a Supporting Role |
James Cromwell |
Nominee |
| Academy 1995 |
Best Picture |
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Nominee |
| Academy 1995 |
Directing |
Chris Noonan |
Nominee |
| Academy 1995 |
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) |
Chris Noonan |
Nominee |
| Academy 1995 |
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published) |
George Miller (2) |
Nominee |
| BAFTA 1995 |
Best Film |
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Nominee |
| BAFTA 1995 |
Best Screenplay (Adapted) |
Chris Noonan |
Nominee |
| BAFTA 1995 |
Best Screenplay (Adapted) |
George Miller (2) |
Nominee |
| Golden Globe 1995 |
Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical |
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