Christopher Lloydscreen performanceChristopher Lloyd plays Emmett Brown in Back to the Future.
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FILM POSTER · Back to the FutureBack to the Future (1985)
Emmett Brown
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Emmett Brown appears in Back to the Future (1985), portrayed by Christopher Lloyd. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1985 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Emmett Brown on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1985Main sequence runtime: 1h 56m
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- 01Start hereBack to the Future
1985 · 1h 56m
Portrayed by Christopher Lloyd · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score93/100MUST WATCH
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Emmett Brown?
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Christopher Lloydscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Emmett Brown
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