Beethoven

**Beethoven** is a UK VHS release by CIC Video and Universal on 8th February 1993, It got re-released by CIC and Universal on 7th June 1993 and 29th November 1993, It got re-released by 4 Front Video and Universal on 13th March 2000 and it got re-released by Universal on 4th March 2002.

## Description (Rental 1993 Re-release)

The members of the Newton family are people people. They are even fish people. Until Beethoven, 185 pounds of love, devotion, courage and drool, changed their lives and upholstery forever.

After escaping from the grips of an evil dog theft, Beethoven awakes to realise that he has found the home of his dreams. It is a very tidy house with a very tidy garden and open house. George begrudgingly agrees to keep the puppy until his real owners claim him. Little did he know, as far as Beethoven was concerned, the Newtons were his real family.

## Description (Original 1993 Release)

The Newton family live in a very tidy house, in a very tidy street and they've very proud of their very tidy garden..... that is until Beethoven - 185 pounds of St Bernard - decides to adopt them as his own.

Before long Beethoven is getting the Newtons out of many a sticky situation with his courage, devotion and drool! You'll love this hilarious comedy brought to you from the makers of Kindergarten Cop and Ghostbusters - it's guaranteed to make even the most reluctant tails wag!

## Cast

* Charles Grodin as George Newton
* Bonnie Hunt as Alice Newton
* Dean Jones as Dr. Herman Varnick
* Nicholle Tom as Ryce Newton
* Christopher Castile as Ted Newton
* Sarah Rose Karr as Emily Newton
* Oliver Platt as Harvey
* Stanley Tucci as Vernon
* David Duchovny as Brad
* Patricia Heaton as Brie
* Laurel Cronin as Devonia Peet
* Nancy Fish as Miss Grundel
* Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Student #1
* Richard Portnow as Ammo Gun Salesman (uncredited)

## Credits

Universal Pictures Presents

An Ivan Reitman Production

A Brian Levant Film

Charles Grodin

Beethoven

Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Kerr, David Duchovney, Patricia Heaton, Laurel Cronin

Music By Randy Edelman

Costumes Designed By Gloria Gresham

Casting By Steven Jacobs

Associate Producer Sheldon Kahn

Edited By Sheldon Kahn, A.C.E., William D. Gordean, A.C.E.

Production Designer Alex Tavourlaris

Director Of Photography Victor J. Kemper, A.S.C.

Co-Producer Gordon Webb

Executive Producer Ivan Reitman

Produced By Joe Medjuck, Michael C. Gross

Written By Edmond Dantes and Amy Holden Jones

Directed By Brian Levant

## Opening (Rental 1993 Re-release)

1. Video Piracy Warning (CIC Video) [announced by Mark Roman]
2. CIC Video Warning Screen
3. CIC Video/Universal
4. CIC Future Video Releases
5. Stompin' at the Savoy trailer [announced by Dave Benson Phillips]
6. The Broken Cord trailer
7. The Babe trailer [announced by Don LaFontaine]
8. Housesitter trailer [announced by John Leader]
9. Beethoven title card with BBFC U card (1985-1997)
10. Universal Pictures Ident (1990-1997)
11. Start of Beethoven (1992)

## Closing (Rental 1993 Re-release)

1. End of Beethoven (1992)
2. Closing Credits Film (Beethoven Version)
3. Northern Lights Entertainment Logo (Still Version)
4. Universal Studios Florida UK TV Advert [announced by Tom Hanks]
5. CIC Video Warning Scroll

## Opening (Original 1993 release)

1. CIC Video Warning Screen (1991-1996)
2. CIC Video National Captioning Institute Warning Screen (1993-1995)
3. Presented In Dolby Surround Ident (Short Version)
4. Beethoven title card with BBFC U card (1985-1997)
5. Universal Pictures Ident (1990-1997)
6. Start of Beethoven (1992)

## Closing (Original 1993 release)

1. End of Beethoven (1992)
2. Closing Credits Film (Beethoven Version)
3. Northern Lights Entertainment Logo (Still Version)
4. Universal Studios Florida UK TV Advert [announced by Tom Hanks]
5. CIC Video Warning Scroll

## Opening (Original 1993 release) (with no trailer)

1. CIC Video Warning Screen (1991-1996)
2. CIC Video National Captioning Institute Warning Screen (1993-1995)
3. Presented In Dolby Surround Ident (Short Version)
4. BBFC U card (1985-1997)
5. Universal Pictures Ident (1990-1997)
6. Start of Beethoven (1992)

## Closing (Original 1993 release) (with no trailer)

1. End of Beethoven (1992)
2. Closing Credits Film (Beethoven Version)
3. CIC Video Warning Scroll

## Opening (2000 Re-release) (with no trailer)

1. 4 Front Video logo (1991-2002)
2. 4 Front Video Warning Screen (1998-2002)
3. Macrovision logo (1997-2006)
4. Universal Pictures Video logo (1997-2012)
5. Start of Beethoven (1992)

## Closing (2000 Re-release) (with no trailer)

1. End of Beethoven (1992)
2. Closing Credits Film (Beethoven Version)
3. 4 Front Video logo (1991-2002)
4. 4 Front Video Warning Screen (1998-2002)

## Opening (2002 Re-release) (with no trailer)

1. PolyGram Warning Screen (1997-2002)
2. Universal Pictures Video logo (1997-2012)
3. Start of Beethoven (1992)

## Closing (2002 Re-release) (with no trailer)

1. End of Beethoven (1992)
2. Closing Credits Film (Beethoven Version)
3. Universal Pictures Video logo (1997-2012)
4. PolyGram Warning Screen (1997-2002)

## Trailers and info

### Rental 1993 Re-release

#### **Opening**

1. Video Piracy Warning (CIC Video)
2. Stompin' at the Savoy
3. The Broken Cord
4. The Babe
5. Housesitter