The Phoenix and the Carpet
Synopsis
Four Edwardian children find a strange egg in their newly-arrived Persian carpet. It hatches into a Phoenix bird that grants wishes and also transforms the rug into a magic carpet, which takes them on a series of adventures all over the world and at home. A truncated edit of the three-hour miniseries for the home video market.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Phoenix and the Carpet Opening Titles BBC 1997
Type: Clip • Published 2022-01-06
Top Cast
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Miriam Margolyes
Cook
Lesley Dunlop
Eliza
Ivan Berry
Robert
Christopher Biggins
Mr. Tonks
Ben Simpson
Cyril
Charlotte Chinn
Jane
Jessica Fox
Anthea
Jean Alexander
Lily
David Suchet
The Phoenix (voice)
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
Mary Waterhouse
Mother
Nicola Redmond
Amelia
Shaun Dingwall
Burglar
Gemma Jones
Mrs. Bibble
Ian Keith
Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kerrigan
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Cresswell
- Original Title
- The Phoenix and the Carpet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- BBC Worldwide, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kerrigan
Helen Cresswell, Edith Nesbit
Belinda Cottrell
Giles Ridge, Anna Home
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kerrigan
Director
Edith Nesbit
Writer
Giles Ridge
Producer
Belinda Cottrell
Editor
George Kyriakides
Production Design
Helen Cresswell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Phoenix and the Carpet about?
Four Edwardian children find a strange egg in their newly-arrived Persian carpet. It hatches into a Phoenix bird that grants wishes and also transforms the rug into a magic carpet, which takes them on a series of adventures all over the world and at home. A truncated edit of the three-hour miniseries for the home video market.
Who directed The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The Phoenix and the Carpet was directed by Michael Kerrigan.
Who stars in The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The principal cast of The Phoenix and the Carpet includes Miriam Margolyes, Lesley Dunlop, Ivan Berry, Christopher Biggins, Ben Simpson.
When was The Phoenix and the Carpet released and how long is it?
The Phoenix and the Carpet was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The Phoenix and the Carpet holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).