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UNITED STATES · 1996

James and the Giant Peach

Henry Selick
orphans magical adventure transformation friendship escapism
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Synopsis

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.

Year1996
CountryUnited States
DirectorHenry Selick
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