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Overview

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8.4/10   16,425 votes
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Director:
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
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(9 articles)
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User Reviews:
"Caught bang to rights, you were!" more (39 total)

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Also Known As:
A Close Shave (UK) (short title)
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Runtime:
30 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
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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:
Continuity: The porridge gun shoots at Wallace, and some of it lands on the wall. In the next shot, the porridge is gone. more
Quotes:
[to Gromit, after he escapes from jail with the help of Wallace and the sheep]
Wallace: I suppose you'll have to skip the country, now. A fugitive, ay? You'll be hunted down like... well, a dog.
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"Caught bang to rights, you were!", 24 February 2009
10/10
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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