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• Edward Scissorhands is a Tim Burton film about a lonely boy named Edward who has scissors for hands. He was created was created by a scientist who died before he could finish his hands. Edward is found all alone in a mansion on a hill by the local Avon lady who adopts him and brings him back to the suburbs. The 1990 comedy-drama stars Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder.

• Fast Facts

  1. Directed by Tim Burton
  2. Produced by Denise Di Novi and Tim Burton
  3. Written by Caroline Thompson and Tim Burton
  4. Release Date: December 7, 1990
  5. Grossed $86,024,005 worldwide
  6. Filmed in Florida
  7. Music by Danny Elfman
  8. Appearance by Vincent Price
  9. Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall, Vincent Price

• Inspiration

  The inspiration for Edward Scissorhands came from a sketch that director Tim Burton drew as a child. The boy with scissors for hands reflected his feelings of isolation, and his inability to communicate with family and friends.

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