Never Ending Story Movie (1984)
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.
Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction.
Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction.
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I loved the whole movie from start to finish
A little silly when I watch it now, but not as bad as some 80's movies that I've seen. But loved it when I was a kid. And I hate to admit it, but... I still enjoy the theme song!
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Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction.Details
- Rated: PG
- Runtime: 1:42 hours
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director: Wolfgang Petersen
- Writer: Wolfgang Petersen (screenplay), Herman Weigel (screenplay), Michael Ende (novel), Robert Easton (additional dialogue)
- Actors: Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman, Darryl Cooksey
- Language: English
- Country: West Germany, USA
- Awards: 5 wins & 7 nominations
- Production Company: Warner Home Video
- ASIN: B00005LKHZ
- Year Released: 1984
- Release Date: Jul 19, 1984
- DVD Date: Sep 2, 2001
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