Don't ever get it wet. Keep it away from bright light. And no matter how much it cries, no matter how much it begs--never, ever feed it after midnight. With these three instructions, young Billy Peltzer takes possession of his cuddly new pet. Billy will get a whole lot more than he bargained for.
Directed by
Joe Dante
Written by
Chris Columbus
Starring
Hoyt Axton (Randall Peltzer); John Louie (Chinese Boy); Keye Luke (Grandfather (Mr. Wing)); Don Steele (Rockin' Ricky Rialto (voice)); Susan Burgess (Little Girl); Scott Brady (Sheriff Frank); Arnie Moore (Alex); Corey Feldman (Pete Fountaine); Harry Carey Jr. (Mr. Anderson); Zach Galligan (Billy Peltzer); Dick Miller (Murray Futterman); Phoebe Cates (Kate Beringer); Polly Holliday (Ruby Deagle); Donald Elson (Man on Street); Belinda Balaski (Mrs. Joe Harris). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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