The Story of Hansel and Gretel
Synopsis
Stop-motion puppetry version of the classic fairy tale. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
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February 5, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Harryhausen
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlotte Knight
- Original Title
- The Story of Hansel and Gretel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Bailey Films, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Harryhausen
Charlotte Knight
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Harryhausen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Story of Hansel and Gretel about?
Stop-motion puppetry version of the classic fairy tale. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.
Who directed The Story of Hansel and Gretel?
The Story of Hansel and Gretel was directed by Ray Harryhausen.
Who stars in The Story of Hansel and Gretel?
The principal cast of The Story of Hansel and Gretel includes Hugh Douglas.
When was The Story of Hansel and Gretel released and how long is it?
The Story of Hansel and Gretel was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story of Hansel and Gretel?
The Story of Hansel and Gretel holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).