The Selfish Giant
Synopsis
A giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but then winter sets in permanently. Children's classic story by Oscar Wilde.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sander
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sander
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- The Selfish Giant
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Potterton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sander
Peter Sander, Oscar Wilde
Ron Goodwin
Christine Larocque
Gerald Potterton, Murray Shostak
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sander
Director
Peter Sander
Screenplay
Gerald Potterton
Producer
Murray Shostak
Producer
Christine Larocque
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Selfish Giant
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What is The Selfish Giant about?
A giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but then winter sets in permanently. Children's classic story by Oscar Wilde.
Who directed The Selfish Giant?
The Selfish Giant was directed by Peter Sander.
Who stars in The Selfish Giant?
The principal cast of The Selfish Giant includes Paul Hecht.
When was The Selfish Giant released and how long is it?
The Selfish Giant was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Selfish Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Selfish Giant was composed by Ron Goodwin.