Dinosaurs! (1980)

A fun-filled trip back in time!

Dinosaurs! (1980) poster

Everyone in Philip’s science class has a great idea for a report - everyone, that is, except Philip. That evening, he listens to a song playing on his boombox, and it provides him with inspiration: DINOSAURS! The next day at the museum, Philip discovers that the search for the truth about these magnificent animals and their astonishing 160-million-years success on the Earth is the most fascinating mystery tale he’s ever heard. What follows is an exciting collection of established theories and fascinating speculation. Philip’s report captivate viewers of all ages, just as it captivates Philip’s classmates. The Kingdom of the Dinosaurs comes to life through animation, live action, and a special Claymation feature by Will Vinton Productions. A short educational Claymation film about dinosaurs. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Director: Will Vinton
Genre: Animation, Family
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Production: Pyramid Films, Will Vinton Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

stop motion, dinosaur, claymation, short film

More Films by Director: Will Vinton
More Films in Genre: Animation, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dinosaurs! about?
Everyone in Philip’s science class has a great idea for a report - everyone, that is, except Philip. That evening, he listens to a song playing on his boombox, and it provides him with inspiration: DINOSAURS! The next day at the museum, Philip discovers that the search for the truth about these magnificent animals and their astonishing 160-million-years success on the Earth is the most fascinating mystery tale he’s ever heard. What follows is an exciting collection of established theories and fascinating speculation. Philip’s report captivate viewers of all ages, just as it captivates Philip’s classmates. The Kingdom of the Dinosaurs comes to life through animation, live action, and a special Claymation feature by Will Vinton Productions. A short educational Claymation film about dinosaurs. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Who directed Dinosaurs!?
Dinosaurs! was directed by Will Vinton.
Who stars in Dinosaurs!?
Dinosaurs! stars Michele Mariana, Fred Savage.
How long is Dinosaurs!?
Dinosaurs! has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Dinosaurs!?
Dinosaurs! is a Animation, Family film.
Where was Dinosaurs! produced?
Dinosaurs! was produced in United States of America.