Miramax Films' upcoming Italian import "Pinocchio" will speak with some distinctly American accents when the indie distributor opens the fairy-tale feature Dec. The dubbed "Pinocchio" -- the only version to hit U.S. theaters Christmas Day -- will feature rapper-actor Queen Latifah as the Dove, star Kevin James as the Fire Eater, Eddie Griffin as the Cat, Topher Grace as Pinocchio's best friend, Lucignolo, Cheech Marin as the Fox and David Suchet as Geppetto. Budgeted at $45 million, making it the most expensive Italian movie ever, "Pinocchio" was directed and co-penned by Oscar-winning actor-director Benigni.

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