Edward Scissorhands
US (1990): Fantasy/Romance
Peg Boggs the local Avon lady (Dianne Wiest) is having a bad day. As a last resort she tries her luck at the old castle at the end of her street. Once at the castle she meets Edward (Johnny Depp), whose inventor (Vincent Price, in his last big screen appearance) died before he finished making him. Peg decides to adopt Edward and bring him down from the castle. Edward and his scissor hands soon stir up curiosity in the community and before long they have all took him to their hearts, but despite Edwards talents for cutting hair and hedges, will the community accept him as a person? Tim Burton directs a fine ensemble that includes Winona Ryder, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Conchata Ferrell and Alan Arkin. (IMDb)
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