In 1990, the film "It" was first shown, filmed from the eponymous book by Stephen King. Director Tommy Lee Wallace divided the film into two parts, which were shown on several channels in the morning.
Plot
The plot of the film "It" (1990) revolves around the story of the small town of Derry, located in Maine. In early summer, strange events began to occur in the city. Children disappear, and the police cannot find their tracks. No one knows where they are going, or who is abducting them. Everything only becomes weirder when the remains of the bodies of the missing begin to appear in sewer pipes. Due to disappearances, every adult has become an enemy of children.
But no one suspects that a series of deaths has begun long ago. One rainy day, when little Georgie Denbrough sent his paper boat sailing. The terrible truth was revealed only to a few children who have to fight with an ancient and powerful creature.
The film "It" (1990): actors and roles
The creators of the film had to work hard to select the actors for the main roles. Indeed, if the film “It” (1990) required only one Pennywise, then the role of those who were supposed to fight him required two actors. The whole difficulty was that the film took place in the past and present. With the devil clown, children fought first, and then adults.
Pennywise - It
In the film "It" (1990), actor Tim Curry played the role of the ominous clown Pennywise. The name "It" was given to him by members of the Club of Losers. The creature from Derry has been living for millions of years. It came to Earth thousands of years ago, but before 1715 it slept.
Once every few decades, a creature wakes up and makes people make a bloody sacrifice. When It is awake, there are massacres in Derry.
It can easily change its shape. The creature turns into a spider, a tramp, dead people and so on. But his favorite form is the penny clown. His main weapon is the ability to transform into what people fear most.
After Ono, Curry Tim starred in films such as Home Alone 2, Batman, Titanic, Charlie's Angels, and so on. In these films, one can hardly recognize in the characters of Tim the ominous clown Pennywise.
Bill denbro
Actors Richard Thomas and Jonathan Brandis played the role of Bill Denbrough. Bill is one of the first to suspect something was amiss. After the death of his younger brother, Georgie Bill did not stop blaming himself for the death of a dear man. After all, Bill built that unfortunate boat.
After the company was assembled in its entirety, it was Bill who became the head of the Losers Club. After the first battle with Pennywise left the city.
Having matured, he became an excellent writer in the genre of horror and mysticism. After the call, Michael leaves all affairs and goes back to the city to finally deal with Pennywise.
After the film “Ono”, Brandis starred in “Ladybugs,” “The Underwater Odyssey,” “Through the Storm,” etc. He left the actor’s career in 2005.
Thomas is still filming. In his piggy bank, participation in projects such as “On the Western Front Without Change,” “Billions,” “Chicago Police,” etc.
Richie tozier
In the film "It" (1990), actors Harry Anderson and Seth Green played the role of Richie. In childhood, many peers called Richie a balabol because he could talk to anyone. At the age of thirteen, he showed the ability to ventriloquism. Pennywise was afraid of one of his “voices”. In childhood, the guy wore glasses, which after changed to lenses.
Like many members of the "Club", he had feelings for Beverly. However, for him she was more of a companion than a lover. Richie and Bev were united by a similar sense of humor and a passion for smoking. Growing up, Richie became the host of his talk show. During the second fight with the monster, Bill helped kill the monster.
There have been ups and downs in Green’s career. But this did not stop him from getting a large number of roles. He took part in the creation of such paintings as "Wonderful Years", "Robotsyp", "The Simpsons", etc.
Anderson also continued to appear and became part of such films as Tales from the Crypt, Studio 30, etc.
Eddie Caspbrack
The role of Eddie was played by actors Dennis Christopher and Adam Faraisle. Eddie was Bill's friend before Ono woke up. He was the weakest member of the "Club". However, this did not prevent him from being the one who directed everyone else. Eddie was well versed in space.
Because of his mother, he suffered from asthma - the disease was psychosomatic. During the second battle with the monster he died.
Faraisle's career ended in 1992. After "Ono", he starred in only four projects. Christopher, by contrast, became a successful and recognizable actor. He took part in the filming of "Django", "Think like a criminal," "Profiler, etc.
Stanley uris
In the film "It" (1990), actors Richard Mazur and Ben Heller played the role of Stanley Uris. Stanley was one of the most cowardly members of the Losers Club. However, because of his habits and character, he overpowered himself and fought with other children on an equal basis. He is fond of ornithology, likes order and does not tolerate dirt.
After the call from Henlon, Stanley could not bear the burden of responsibility and the surging memories, so he committed suicide without returning to Derry.
For Heller, the role in the film "It" was the first and last. He no longer appeared in the movies or in the series. But the career of Mazur went uphill. He starred in projects such as "Mr. Robot", "Orange is the hit of the season", "Lost" and others.
Beverly Marsh
The role of the only girl in the "Club of Losers" was performed by actress Annette O'Toole and Emily Perkins. Father Bev often scoffed at the girl. He shouted at her, beat her, and once almost raped her.
Difficulties tempered the girl, and she was able to become a full member of the "Club". After the second battle with the terrible clown, the girl left the city with Ben. They later got married.
Emily Perkins gained recognition after filming the movies "Juneau" and "Insomnia." She also participated in projects such as Supernatural and The X-Files.
The most significant project in the career of Annette O'Toole was the series "Smallville Secrets", where she played one of the main roles - the mother of Clark Kent.
Mike Hanlon
In the film "It" (1990), actors Tim Reed and Marlon Taylor played the role of Mike. Hanlon was the last to join the Losers. But it was he who, after the first battle, remained in Derry to find out when It would awaken again. After almost three decades, Michael again collects “Losers” in Derry.
Taylor's career does not shine with a large number of roles. After "It", he starred in only four projects, including the series "Nation Z". Reed is removed to this day. He took part in projects such as "Slavery", "Highlander", "Areas of Darkness", etc.
Ben hansky
The role of Ben was played by actors John Ritter and Brandon Crane. Ben is one of the key characters. He helped build the dam and realized exactly where the Pennywise hides.
In the future, became an architect. Returning to Derry, he helped to cope with the monster and left the city with Bev, whom he had been in love with from a young age.
After “It”, Ritter starred in such projects as “Law and Order”, “Panic”, “Clinic” and so on. Crane’s career is not that impressive. After Ono, he took part in only four projects, including the series Step by Step.