The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog
Synopsis
A barren peasant woman, desperately craving a child, naively says aloud that she wouldn't care what it looks like. Soon enough, she gives birth to a baby who resembles a hedgehog, much to the father's dismay and the scorn of the villagers.
Top Cast
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John Hurt
The Storyteller
Eric Richard
The Farmer
Maggie Wilkinson
The Farmer's Wife
David Swift
The King
Helen Lindsay
The Queen
Abigail Cruttenden
The Princess
Jason Carter
Man
Robin Summers
Jailer
Ailsa Berk
The Grovelhog
Brian Henson
The Storyteller's Dog (Voice)
Stephen Garlick
Young Grovelhog (Voice)
Terence Harvey
The Grovelhog (Voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Barron
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Minghella
- Original Title
- The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Barron
Anthony Minghella
Jim Henson, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Barron
Director
Anthony Minghella
Writer
Mark Shivas
Producer
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What is The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog about?
A barren peasant woman, desperately craving a child, naively says aloud that she wouldn't care what it looks like. Soon enough, she gives birth to a baby who resembles a hedgehog, much to the father's dismay and the scorn of the villagers.
Who directed The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog?
The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog was directed by Steve Barron.
Who stars in The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog?
The principal cast of The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog includes John Hurt, Eric Richard, Maggie Wilkinson, David Swift, Helen Lindsay.
When was The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog released and how long is it?
The Storyteller: Hans My Hedgehog was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 24m.