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Overview

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Director:
Nick Park
Writers:
Bob Baker (written by) &
Nick Park (written by)
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Release Date:
15 October 1996 (USA) more
Plot:
Wallace falls for Wendolene, a wool shop owner, while Gromit is framed for the sheep rustling. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 17 wins more
User Comments:
"Caught bang to rights, you were!" more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
A Close Shave (UK) (short title)
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Runtime:
30 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo

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Trivia:
The motorcycle used by Wallace and Gromit is a 200cc Triumph Tiger Cub which was not normally used with a sidecar. A large topiary model of the pair in their vehicle was on display in Solihull near Triumph's old factory in Meriden. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: For the split second you see the reverse side of the first door Gromit flies through, the circle to be cut out by his propeller is clearly visible. more
Quotes:
Wallace: What's wrong with Wensleydale? Talking of which, all the more for us. And not a sheep to worry us.
[Lifts the cover of the cheese tray to discover Shaun eating the cheese]
Wallace: Get off me cheese! Get off! Get o... Gromit? Gromit! Go for 'im! Oh!
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Movie Connections:
References Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers (1993) more

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"Caught bang to rights, you were!", 24 February 2009
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Author: Michael DeZubiria (miked32@hotmail.com) from Luoyang, China

You can't really go wrong with Wallace and Gromit, and A Close Shave is no exception. The hilariously traditional Yorkshire duo are running a window-washing business that one day leads them to a wool shop run by a bizarre-looking British woman who immediately wins Wallace's heart, despite a deep sadness behind her eyes and a vicious-looking dog. It should be noted, by the way, that the makers of this short movie have succeeded in giving a claymation character deeply sad eyes. This alone might have been reason enough for why it won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.

While Wallace follows his helplessly stolen heart, Gromit finds himself framed for a mysterious sheep-stealing and killing scheme and is thrown in prison. An adventure follows that could only exist in a Wallace and Gromit film and includes, among other things, a hilarious truck/motorcycle chase with the help of an incredibly coordinated flock of helpful sheep. Enjoy!

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