Inspector Gadget (movie)

Inspector Gadget is a 1999 American police comedy movie loosely based on the cartoon of the same name. It had a direct-to-video sequel in 2003 with French Stewart as Gadget. It was directed by David Kellogg. It was written by Kerry Ehrin and Zak Penn.

Inspector Gadget
Directed by	David Kellogg
Screenplay by	Kerry Ehrin Zak Penn
Story by	Kerry Ehrin Dana Olsen
Based on	Inspector Gadget by Bruno Bianchi Jean Chalopin Andy Heyward
Produced by	Roger Birnbaum Andy Heyward Jordan Kerner
Starring	Matthew Broderick Rupert Everett Joely Fisher Michelle Trachtenberg Mike Hagerty Andy Dick Cheri Oteri Dabney Coleman
Cinematography	Adam Greenberg
Edited by	Alan Cody Thom Noble
Music by	David Newman
Production companies	Walt Disney Pictures Caravan Pictures DIC Entertainment Avnet/Kerner Productions Roger Birnbaum Productions
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date	July 23, 1999 (1999-07-23)
Running time	78 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$75–90 million
Box office	$134.4 million

Plot

Officer John Brown had been caught in a fatal accident set off by Sanford Scolex. He was repaired with various items inside him. He was given a talking Gadgetmobile that helps him out.

Cast

• Matthew Broderick as John Brown/Inspector Gadget and Robo-Gadget
• Rupert Everett as Sanford Scolex/Claw
• Joely Fisher as Brenda Bradford
• Michelle Trachtenberg as Penny
• Andy Dick as Kramer
• Mike Hagerty as Sikes
• René Auberjonois as Dr. Bradford
• D.L. Hughley as the voice of Gadgetmobile
• Don Adams as the voice of Brain

Filming

Principal photography began on July 20, 1998, and wrapped on October 3, 1998.

Reception

Many people didn't like the movie, especially how Claw's face was revealed compared to the cartoon and that Gadget is able to be much less clueless.