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Adventures of Pinocchio [VHS]

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This verison of Pinocchio was made in 1978.

"The Authentic Pinocchio based on the classic 19th century folktale.
Based on the novel by Carlo Collodi.
Screenplay by Albert D'Angelo
Directed by Jesse Vogel
Music by Victor Thomas
Color , Running Time 90 Minutes."

I have been looking for this for many years now and remember part of it being in nearly black and white. It is very true to the book verison of the story, with Pinocchio nearly 'dieing' many times thanks to his bad habits, and his treatment as a donkey (along with his friend) being detailed as many years of hard labor. The little things, like the fact that he never ages, while his father and others do, and the Blue Fairy being like his mother but at the same time very human, add a tragic touch to the story. I always loved things such as his hat being made of bread and his clothing of paper in this verison.
It is for sure not the Disney verison, but that is a good thing,as the real story is made to be dark to teach children lessions. Although I well admit back in the day they were alot more hard on having kids obey their parents, but other lessions, like a couple of coins in the hand is worth 200 + in a tree, and think of your mother's feeling before you do something, is still true and good to know today.

I think this movie is great.I know it is the original and Disney took it and watered it down.I have watched this movie since I was a child.I never knew of a disney Pinocchio until after the fact that I have watched the original.And once you have seen the original you would not bother with disney.It's more to the story,its more interesting.I have been looking for this movie for years now,and I actually found it,and can honestly say I would never be bothered with disney.The movie can be watched over and over again.