The Storyteller: The Luck Child
Synopsis
Seeking to avert a prophecy which foretells of a seventh son someday supplanting the current king, the unscrupulous monarch seeks out this luck child and attempts to do away with him. But those blessed with luck cannot be undone.
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The Storyteller | FULL EPISODE | The Luck Child
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-31
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John Hurt
The Storyteller
Steven Mackintosh
Lucky
Philip Jackson
King
Anthony O'Donnell
Little Man
Paul Brooke
Chancellor
Robert Eddison
Ferryman
Pauline Moran
Queen
Cathryn Bradshaw
Princess
Timothy Knightley
Miller
Diana Payan
Miller's Wife
Colin Farrell
Lucky's Father
Merelina Kendall
Lucky's Mother
Ross Boatman
Page
Brian Henson
Griffin (Voice)/The Storyteller's Dog (Voice)
Alistair Fullarton
Griffin
George Little
Griffin (Voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Amiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Minghella
- Original Title
- The Storyteller: The Luck Child
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Amiel
Anthony Minghella
Jim Henson, Duncan Kenworthy
Department Leadership Roster
Duncan Kenworthy
Producer
Jon Amiel
Director
Anthony Minghella
Writer
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What is The Storyteller: The Luck Child about?
Seeking to avert a prophecy which foretells of a seventh son someday supplanting the current king, the unscrupulous monarch seeks out this luck child and attempts to do away with him. But those blessed with luck cannot be undone.
Who directed The Storyteller: The Luck Child?
The Storyteller: The Luck Child was directed by Jon Amiel.
Who stars in The Storyteller: The Luck Child?
The principal cast of The Storyteller: The Luck Child includes John Hurt, Steven Mackintosh, Philip Jackson, Anthony O'Donnell, Paul Brooke.
When was The Storyteller: The Luck Child released and how long is it?
The Storyteller: The Luck Child was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 24m.