
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory(2005)
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.


Chris Hebert
Michael Gerber

Phil Fondacaro
Fuzzbucket

Joe Regalbuto
Dad

Wendy Phillips
Mom

John Vernon
Principal

Fran Ryan
Mrs. Langendorf

Robyn Lively
Stevie Gerber
Fuzzbucket is a adventure, comedy, fantasy, family, tv movie film released in 1986 exploring themes of parent child relationship, imaginary friend, creature, missing person, junior high school. Directed by Mick Garris, it stars Chris Hebert, Phil Fondacaro, Joe Regalbuto. In the vein of "Harvey", an invisible creature befriends a 12 year old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him.
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