The Princess and the Goblin
“An enchanting princess, an outrageous goblin, a magical adventure for the entire family!”
Synopsis
The story is about the Princess Irene and a young warrior boy named Curty. Irene must use her magic power to fight off goblins and save the kingdom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Princess and the Goblin - Remastered Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-30
Top Cast
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Joss Ackland
King Papa (voice)
Claire Bloom
Great Great Grandmother Irene (voice)
Roy Kinnear
Mump (voice)
Sally Ann Marsh
Princess Irene (voice)
Rik Mayall
Prince Froglip (voice)
William Hootkins
Curdie's Father (voice)
Peggy Mount
Goblin Queen (voice)
Peter Murray
Curdie (voice)
Victor Spinetti
Glump (voice)
Mollie Sugden
Looti, the Princess's Nanny (voice)
Robin Lyons
Goblin King (voice)
Frank Rozelaar-Green
Additional Voices (voice)
Maxine Howe
Curdie's Mother(voice)
Stephen Lyons
Drunk Cook/Tall-and-Skinny Soldier/Goblin with Dog(voice)
Robin Lyons
Goblin King/Small-and-Fat Soldier(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- József Gémes
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Lyons
- Original Score
- István Lerch
- Original Title
- The Princess and the Goblin
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, United Kingdom, Japan, Denmark, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Siriol Productions, Pannónia Filmstúdió, S4C, NHK Enterprises, Plaza Entertainment, A. Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
József Gémes
Robin Lyons, George MacDonald
István Lerch
Magda Hap
Robin Lyons, Marietta Dárdai, Steve Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
József Gémes
Director
Robin Lyons
Screenplay
István Lerch
Original Music Composer
Robin Lyons
Producer
Magda Hap
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Princess and the Goblin
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What is The Princess and the Goblin about?
The story is about the Princess Irene and a young warrior boy named Curty. Irene must use her magic power to fight off goblins and save the kingdom.
Who directed The Princess and the Goblin?
The Princess and the Goblin was directed by József Gémes.
Who stars in The Princess and the Goblin?
The principal cast of The Princess and the Goblin includes Joss Ackland, Claire Bloom, Roy Kinnear, Sally Ann Marsh, Rik Mayall.
When was The Princess and the Goblin released and how long is it?
The Princess and the Goblin was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Princess and the Goblin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Princess and the Goblin was composed by István Lerch.
Is The Princess and the Goblin based on a book or true story?
The Princess and the Goblin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Princess and the Goblin?
The Princess and the Goblin holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).