Corpse Bride (2005)

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Original Title

Corpse Bride

Tagline

There's been a grave misunderstanding.

Overview

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

Status

Released

Runtime

77 minutes

Release Date

09/12/2005

Score

7.584

Tropes

Class Differences, Disapproving Family, Fish Out of Water, Forced Proximity, Love Triangles, Magical Elements, One Day Romance, Quirky Sidekicks, Supernatural, Weddings

Director(s)

Tim Burton

Writer(s)

Caroline Thompson

Caroline Thompson

Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp
Victor Van Dort (voice)

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter
Corpse Bride (voice)

Emily Watson

Emily Watson
Victoria Everglot (voice)

Tracey Ullman

Tracey Ullman
Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)

Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse
William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul the Head Waiter (voice)

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley
Maudeline Everglot (voice)

Albert Finney

Albert Finney
Finis Everglot (voice)

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant
Barkis Bittern (voice)

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee
Pastor Galswells (voice)

Michael Gough

Michael Gough
Elder Gutknecht (voice)

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks
Black Widow Spider / Mrs. Plum (voice)

Enn Reitel

Enn Reitel
Maggot / Town Crier (voice)

Deep Roy

Deep Roy
General Bonesapart (voice)

Danny Elfman

Danny Elfman
Bonejangles (voice)

Stephen Ballantyne

Stephen Ballantyne
Emil (voice)

Lisa Kay

Lisa Kay
Solemn Village Boy (voice)

Gallery

The Corpse Bride, voiced by HELENA BONHAM CARTER, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Johnny Depp.
PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION. — The Corpse Bride, voiced by HELENA BONHAM CARTER, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Johnny Depp. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, and Bonejangles, voiced by DANNY ELFMAN, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter.
PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION. — Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, and Bonejangles, voiced by DANNY ELFMAN, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, and Victoria Everglot, voiced by EMILY WATSON, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter.
PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION. — Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, and Victoria Everglot, voiced by EMILY WATSON, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter.
PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION. — Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Paul the Head Waiter, voiced by PAUL WHITEHOUSE, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION. — Paul the Head Waiter, voiced by PAUL WHITEHOUSE, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

The Corpse Bride, voiced by HELENA BONHAM CARTER, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Johnny Depp. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Mrs. Plum, voiced by JANE HORROCKS, Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, and the Scissors Zombie in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victoria Everglot, voiced by EMILY WATSON, and Barkis Bittern, voiced by RICHARD E. GRANT, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victoria Everglot, voiced by EMILY WATSON, sees Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, at the window in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, and Victoria Everglot, voiced by EMILY WATSON, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Bonejangles, voiced by DANNY ELFMAN, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Maggot, voiced by ENN REITEL, and Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

William Van Dort, voiced by PAUL WHITHOUSE, Nell Van Dort, voiced by TRACEY ULLMAN, and Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Victor Van Dort, voiced by JOHNNY DEPP, is surrounded by residents of the Land of the Dead in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, also starring the voice of Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

The Dead Pipe Smoker and the Scissors Zombie in Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

In the foreground is LUCY GRANNON working on one of the puppets for Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Animator PHIL DALE works with Victor Van Dort on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Animator BRIAN DEMOSKOFF works with the Corpse Bride for Warner Bros. Pictures stop-motion animated fantasy Tim Burtons Corpse Bride, starring the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, PUBLICITY OR REVIEWS OF THIS SPECIFIC MOTION PICTURE AND TO REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDIO. NOT FOR SALE OR REDISTRIBUTION.

Production Details

Rated:

Budget: $40,000,000

Domestic Opening: $388,166

Domestic Gross: $54,342,006

Box Office: $118,435,637

Editor:

Cinematographer:

Music:

Producers: Allison Abbate, Tim Burton

Production: Laika Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions

Distribution: Warner Bros.

Filming Dates: January 30, 2004 -

Filming Locations
Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, Bow, London, England, UK

Awards

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Best Animated Film
Annie Awards: Ub Iwerks Award for Technical Achievement
British Animation Awards: Mike Johnson, Tim Burton – Best Feature for “Corpse Bride”
National Board of Review: Best Animated Feature
Women Film Critics Circle Awards: Helena Bonham Carter – Best Animated Female

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