Donald oconnor is the kindly, gentle kenneth zevo, founder of zevo toys. The workers love him and the love they feel for zevo comes through in the lovingly cute toys they produce. Robin williams, joan cusack, robin wright penn, ll cool j and michael gambon were all great. Since toys has christmas scenes, that gives it seasonal reshowingreplaying impetus. Get the best deals on robin williams vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. A best seller at most episcopal camps or gift shops is robin williams. Donald oconnor, joan cusack, michael gambon, robin williams, robin wright penn, l. Williams studied acting at the college of marin in california and later at the juilliard school in new york. He was known for his improvisation skills and the wide variety of memorable voices he created. Released about a month after the release of aladdin 1992, in which robin williams voiced the genie. He hesitates to turn control over to his son leslie robin williams, who is still too fanciful for such trust, or to his daughter alsatia joan cusack.
Sep 20, 2012 but the fact remains that in 1992, robin williams being in a movie was enough to get people to go watch it. Released 1992, toys stars robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, robin wright the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a score of 40 out of 100 on metacritic. Doubtfire toys 1992 leslie zevo aladdin 1992 genie peddler voice the timekeeper short 1992 timekeeper voice ferngully. Barry levinson directed this cautionary fantasy fablea triumph of production designconcerning the clash between benevolent, funny toys and malevolent, violent war toys and video games. Toys is a 1992 american fantasy comedy film directed by barry levinson, co written by levinson and valerie curtin, and starring robin williams, michael. Starring robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, robin wright, ll cool j. When lieutenant general leland zevo sir michael gambon inherits a toymaking company and begins making war toys, his employees band together to stop him before he ruins the name of zevo toys forever.
Mar 21, 2019 movie documentary recommended for you. Robin mclaurin williams july 21, 1951 chicago, illinois, usa. Toys is set in a surreal landscape where the amazing zevo toys factory stands isolated in endless, green, rolling hills. Enter a spectacular world of whimsy, fun and fantasy in this acclaimed visual extravaganza directed by barry levinson. The director talks about the resurgence of his 1992 film, toys. As it is, it is two decades too late and two tons too heavy. With robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, robin wright. Liz tells frank what happened in the 1992 robin williams film.
Join us as we revisit the weirdest movie of robin williams entire career, the 1992 bomb toys. An upbeat comedy, and robin williams does have some great moments 5. This film would have had more relevance in 1972 than 1992. From the movie toys 1992, joan cusack and robin williams clip. Look a little deeper and you will find a message, and the reason people love or hate the film. Toys is a 1992 american fantasy comedy film directed by barry levinson, cowritten by levinson and valerie curtin, and starring robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, robin wright, ll cool j, and jamie foxx in his feature film debut. Liz tells frank what happened in the 1992 robin williams. Robin mclaurin williams july 21, 1951 august 11, 2014 was an american actor and comedian. Robin williams, joan cusack oppose uncles michael gambon war toys. Robin williams is only able to gain the maturity to take control of the company by waging a toy war.
The workers love him and the love they feel for zevo comes through in the lovingly. Starring robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, robin wright. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. His son leslie robin williams is an eccentric inventor who concentrates on coming up. Grinning, friendly alligators are blown up by guided missiles, and so forth. Robin wright penn, as the love interest of the film, is. The everastounding robin williams is the battery that makes toys work.
There is an apocalyptic battle scene toward the end of the movie between good and bad toys. Although toys did not fare well at the box office, it features a stunning. Barry levinson reflects on 1992 film toys with robin. Williams said disney executives agreed to honor his wishes, then all of a sudden, they release an advertisementone part was the movie, the second part was where they used the movie to sell stuff. Definitely recommended for fans of the movie, and for those who enjoy both seasonal and soundtrack style compositions. Upon release, it became the first animated feature to reach the halfbillion dollar mark, and was the highestgrossing animated film of all time until it. Robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, ll cool j, robin wright. Toys 1992 a hitech toy factory falls into the hands of an army general who turns the models into killing machines. The uncle, a retired military commander wants to make war toys, and vies for possession of the company. Violence since all of these are adult themes, naming the movie toys could be reason enough to pan it. Robin williams stars in barry levinsons toys, a comedy about a whimsical toymaker who must save his fathers factory from the clutches of his demented uncle. The dying president of the familyowned windup toy and novelty business thinks his manchild son leslie robin williams isnt ready to head the company, and he instead wills it to his estranged brother leland zevo michael gambon, a general in the us army. Barry levinson directed this cautionary fantasy fablea triumph of.
The film failed at the box office at the time of its release, despite its impressive cast and lavish filmmaking. Aided by his sister joan cusack and girlfriend robin wright, leslie sets out to thwart his uncle and restore joy and innocence to their special. Robin williams shines as a happy go lucky heir to millionaire father who passes away and leaves the toy company to his son. When a military general inherits a toy making company and begins making war toys, his employees band together to stop him before he ruins the name of zevo toys forever.
Get the best deals on robin williams vhs tapes when you shop the. Released in december 1992 in the united states, and march and april 1993 in the united kingdom and. Robin mclaurin williams was born on saturday, july 21st, 1951, in chicago, illinois, a greatgreatgrandson of mississippi governor and senator, anselm j. Best movies of 1992 a list of 38 titles created 26 apr 2017 my take. We have 2 answers for the clue 1992 robin williams movie. Childish toyfactory heirs robin williams, joan cusack oppose uncles michael gambon war toys. Robin williams was at the height of his popularity in 1992, which the movie toys tried to capitalize upon. It may have been released in 1992, but its message is perhaps more. Welcome to the pleasuredome into battle mix frankie goes to hollywood 4. Robin williams full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Joan cusack has always been a bit oddshe fits here.
Because of this, williams asked disney to keep his name out of the marketing for aladdin 1992 and for the genie to not take up more than twentyfive percent of the movies ad space. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing toys 1992 near you. Robin williams 2 episodes, 19921994 being human 1994 hector homicide. Toys is a 1992 fantasy comedy film directed by barry levinson and starring robin williams, michael gambon, joan cusack, robin wright, ll cool j, and jamie foxx in his feature film debut. This sequence opens with a brilliant piece of improvisation by robin williams, who addresses his toy troops in a speech borrowed from patton and henry v, among others. Jan 04, 2016 from the movie toys 1992, joan cusack and robin williams clip. American actor and comedian robin williams 19512014 starred in films, television and video games throughout his career. Robin williams and company being attacked by a crossword puzzle. The best of times vhs video tape movie robin williams kurt russell.
A sarcastic dark comedy, which also has some great moments 6. Toys 1992 when a military general inherits a toy making company and begins making war toys, his employees band together to stop him. Disney snagged robin williams for 1992s aladdin at an absolute bargain there was just one catch. The green field scenes were filmed outside pullman, wa and they actually painted the wheat and grass green for the movie. But if you can get past the shifting themes and the 42. Robin williams interview with jc 1992 toys duration. American actor and comedian robin williams 19512014 starred in films, television and video games throughout his career williams studied acting at the college of marin in california and later at the juilliard school in new york. The mirror song thomas dolbyrobin williamsjoan cusack 4. Worse still, the climax is directly contradicts the theme of the film. Details about 1992 toys t shirt vtg 80s cult comedy movie rap hip hop ll cool j robin williams. His son leslie robin williams is an eccentric inventor who concentrates on coming up with different styles of plastic vomit and oversized ears.
The theme is loosely based on christmas toys and the value of childhood meaning happiness in simplicity. Jun 26, 2014 robin williams and company being attacked by a crossword puzzle. Toys is a 1992 fantasy comedy film directed by barry levinson and starring robin williams, michael. Toys 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Indeed, the album is well worth having for closing of the year alone, and then listeners get so much more to go with it. Frank, here are the important things to know about my attempt to tell you what happens in toys. Toys is a 1992 american fantasy comedy film directed by barry levinson, cowritten by levinson and valerie curtin, and starring robin williams, michael. Robin williams list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Robin williams stars as leslie zevo, a funloving adult who must save his late fathers toy factory from his evil uncle michael gambon, a warloving general who builds weapons disguised as toys. Barry levinson reflects on 1992 film toys with robin williams variety click to expand the mega menu. He is at the peak of his inventiveness, yet he never loses the handle on his character. The best of times vhs video tape movie robin williams kurt. Barry levinson directed this cautionary fantasy fablea triumph of production designconcerning the clash between benevolent, funny toys and malevolent, violent war toys and video. Robin williams, the oscarwinning actor and comedian who died monday at age 63 of an apparent suicide, was a prolific and dynamic screen presence who left his mark on a diverse assortment of films.
Robin williams and joan cusack do a great job as does ll cool j. When lieutenant general leland zevo sir michael gambon inherits a toymaking company and begins making war toys, his employees band together to. If you dont like the first 15 minutes, change the channel. Because of this, williams asked disney to keep his name out of the marketing for aladdin 1992 and for the genie to not take up more than twentyfive percent of the movie s ad space. But the fact remains that in 1992, robin williams being in a movie was enough to get people to go watch it. Us marine silent drill platoon at fort henry 2015 no oops.
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