Harry and the Hendersons - 1987

HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS - 1987

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Directed By:

William Dear

Starring:

John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick

Brief Synopsis:

A family hits an animal in the road on their way home from a hunting trip and at first they think it's a man but soon realize it is a "Bigfoot."  Far from being the ferocious monster they fear, Harry is a friendly giant so the Hendersons attempt to hide him from the authorities and a man who has made it his life goal to catch a "Bigfoot."

Artist(s):     

RICK BAKER

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Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Baker:

• Known for his incredibly realistic creature effects
• Trade mark - long hair pulled back in ponytail
• Formed Cinovation Studios in 1981
• Appeared in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video as the hobbling zombie whose arm falls off
• Michael Jackson's song, "Threatened," (2001) is dedicated to him.  They worked together on Thriller and Captain EO
• Actor in films such as "The Thing with Two Heads," "Into the Night," "Planet of the Apes," "Men in Black II," "King Kong," "Dark Reel," "The Wolfman

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