
Alvin and the Chipmunks(2007)
A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his musical career.

Lenny Henry
Fred (voice)

Tom Courtenay
Kenneth (voice)

David Robb
Ginger (voice)
Jessica Lynam
Sophie (voice)
David John Barker
Nick (voice)

Matthew Marsh
Dad (voice)

Joanna Quinn
Mum (voice)
Famous Fred is a comedy, animation, family film released in 1996 exploring themes of pop star, cat, anthropomorphism, singer, woman director. Directed by Joanna Quinn, it stars Lenny Henry, Tom Courtenay, David Robb. Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his musical career.
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