Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater

Director: Linda Shayne Cast: Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
, Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
, Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
, Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton
Linda Shayne
Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater

Director: Linda Shayne Cast: Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
, Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
, Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
, Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton
Linda Shayne

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Overview

Linda Shayne wrote and directed this children's story based on the 1958 novelty song "Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley. Billy Johnson (Neal Patrick Harris) is joined by a friendly alien from outer space who wants to play in a rock & roll band. Peggy Lipton plays Billy's mom, with James Houghton as the father and Ned Beatty as Grandpa. The band lends a hand to some senior citizens in their fight to keep their beloved retirement complex. Add Little Richard and Chubby Checker to the fun as the heroes try and stop the greedy landlord Mr. Noodle (John Brumfield) from kicking out the elderly residents. Only one word in the film gives the movie a PG rating instead of G. Watch for Sheb Wolley in a cameo role as the trapeze instructor in this low-budget family feature.

Product Details

Release Date: 08/17/2021
UPC: 0644827599929
Original Release: 1988
Source: Reel Vault
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:30:00
Sales rank: 9,010

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Neil Patrick Harris Billy Johnson
Ned Beatty Grandpa
Shelley Winters Rita
Peggy Lipton Mom
James Houghton Dad
Thora Birch Molly Johnson
John Brumfield Mr. Noodle
Little Richard Mayor
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Actor
Chubby Checker Himself
Molly Cheek Mrs. Orfus
Dustin Diamond Big Z
Kimberly McCullough Dorra Orfus
Linda Shayne Nurse
Shonda Whipple Allison
Sheb Wooley Harry Skinner
Dennis Dreith Composer

Technical Credits
Linda Shayne Director,Casting,Screenwriter
Steven Stabler Producer
Brad Krevoy Producer
Ike Magal Sound/Sound Designer
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