FairyTale: A True Story
“Believe.”
Synopsis
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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FairyTale: A True Story (1997) Original Trailer {HD]
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Top Cast
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Florence Hoath
Elsie Wright
Elizabeth Earl
Frances Griffiths
Paul McGann
Arthur Wright
Peter O'Toole
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey Keitel
Harry Houdini
Phoebe Nicholls
Polly Wright
Bill Nighy
Edward Gardner
Tim McInnerny
John Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph May
Houdini's Assistant
Peter Mullan
Sergeant Farmer
Anna Chancellor
Peter Pan
Lara Morgan
Jean Doyle
Adam Franks
Adrian Doyle
Guy Witcher
Denis Doyle
Peter Wight
Newspaper Editor
Anton Lesser
Wounded Corporal
Bob Peck
Harry Briggs
Lynn Farleigh
Mrs. Thornton, the Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Sturridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernie Contreras, Albert Ash, Tom McLoughlin
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- FairyTale: A True Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Icon Productions, Wendy Finerman Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Sturridge
Ernie Contreras, Albert Ash, Tom McLoughlin
Zbigniew Preisner
Michael Coulter
Peter Coulson
Bruce Davey, Wendy Finerman, Paul Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Sturridge
Director
Ernie Contreras
Writer
Bruce Davey
Producer
Albert Ash
Writer
Wendy Finerman
Producer
Tom McLoughlin
Writer
Peter Coulson
Editor
Michael Howells
Production Design
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FairyTale: A True Story
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What is FairyTale: A True Story about?
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
Who directed FairyTale: A True Story?
FairyTale: A True Story was directed by Charles Sturridge.
Who stars in FairyTale: A True Story?
The principal cast of FairyTale: A True Story includes Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole, Harvey Keitel.
When was FairyTale: A True Story released and how long is it?
FairyTale: A True Story was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did FairyTale: A True Story make at the box office?
FairyTale: A True Story grossed $14.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for FairyTale: A True Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for FairyTale: A True Story was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for FairyTale: A True Story?
FairyTale: A True Story holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).