Dennis the Menace (1993) — Special Edition DVD
Everyone's favorite well-meaning troublemaker brings his hilarious misadventures to the big screen! Young Dennis Mitchell (Mason Gamble) adores his grumpy neighbor George Wilson (Walter Matthau), but his attempts to help usually create chaos. When Dennis stays with George and Martha Wilson while his parents are away, a series of mishaps tests George's patience—and a mysterious thief arriving in town gives Dennis an unexpected chance to save the day. Based on the beloved comic-strip character, this warmhearted family comedy blends slapstick humor with a story about friendship and looking out for others.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Walter Matthau (George Wilson), Mason Gamble (Dennis Mitchell), Joan Plowright (Martha Wilson), Christopher Lloyd (Switchblade Sam), Lea Thompson (Alice Mitchell), Robert Stanton (Henry Mitchell), and Paul Winfield (Chief of Police).
Director: Nick Castle.
Writer: John Hughes.
Release year: 1993.
Genre: Family / Comedy.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Comic-strip origins: Dennis the Menace was created by cartoonist Hank Ketcham and debuted in newspapers in 1951.
- John Hughes connection: The screenplay was written by John Hughes, known for family favorites such as Home Alone.
- Comedy legend: Walter Matthau plays the famously exasperated Mr. Wilson.
- Memorable villain: Christopher Lloyd, known for Back to the Future, appears as the criminal Switchblade Sam.
- Big-screen Dennis: Mason Gamble portrays the mischievous title character in this 1993 adaptation.
DVD Edition & Condition
Edition: Special Edition.
Format: DVD.
UPC: 085391200239.
Condition: New.
Packaging and bonus features are those of the pictured edition.