The Winter's Tale
Synopsis
Exquisitely sculptured Russian puppets perform this powerful and enchanting story full of regal and rustic characters. A fit of temper has tragic results for King Leontes. Sixteen years later, the gods and humbler mortals intervene to craft a happy, magical ending.
Top Cast
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Anton Lesser
Leontes (voice)
Jenny Agutter
Hermoine (voice)
Sally Dexter
Paulina (voice)
Michael Kitchen
Polixenes (voice)
Adrienne O'Sullivan
Perdita (voice)
Stephen Tompkinson
Autolycus (voice)
Philip Voss
Shephered / Judge (voice)
Simon Harrison
Shepherd's Son / Servant (voice)
Jonathan Tafler
Camillo (voice)
Timothy Bateson
Antigonus (voice)
Jonathan Firth
Florizel (voice)
Spike Hood
Shepherd's young son (voice)
Hywel Nelson
Mamillius (voice)
Roger Allam
Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanislav Sokolov
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Garfield, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Yuri Erikona
- Original Title
- The Winter's Tale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanislav Sokolov
Leon Garfield, William Shakespeare
Yuri Erikona
Aleksandr Vikhanskiy
Tamara Ivankova
Department Leadership Roster
Stanislav Sokolov
Director
Leon Garfield
Writer
Yuri Erikona
Original Music Composer
Aleksandr Vikhanskiy
Director of Photography
Tamara Ivankova
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Winter's Tale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winter's Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Winter's Tale about?
Exquisitely sculptured Russian puppets perform this powerful and enchanting story full of regal and rustic characters. A fit of temper has tragic results for King Leontes. Sixteen years later, the gods and humbler mortals intervene to craft a happy, magical ending.
Who directed The Winter's Tale?
The Winter's Tale was directed by Stanislav Sokolov.
Who stars in The Winter's Tale?
The principal cast of The Winter's Tale includes Anton Lesser, Jenny Agutter, Sally Dexter, Michael Kitchen, Adrienne O'Sullivan.
When was The Winter's Tale released and how long is it?
The Winter's Tale was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Winter's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Winter's Tale was composed by Yuri Erikona.