Dora and the Magic Lantern
Dora et la lanterne magique
Synopsis
Eleven-year old Dora (Nathalie Manet) is forced to chase after clues concerning her inventor-father's death while being chased by thugs working for big industry. Not only is she seeking to understand her father's mysterious death, but some of the clues he gave her indicate that he invented something unusual which the big companies want. She barely escapes being kidnapped and is helped in her search by a magical fairy and an aspiring actress.
Top Cast
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Dora Waldemar
Rita Maiden
Magdelène, the good fairy
Valérie Mairesse
Valentine
Gérard Boucaron
The ogre
Arch Taylor
Waldemar
Claude Merlin
Le deuxième tueur
Fabrice Herrero
Zorrito, le petit fils de Zorro
Serge Coursan
Le premier tueur
Michel Peyrelon
Le sultan Barakha
Françoise Jamet
Cunégonde, la mauvaise fée
David Gabison
Le tuteur de Dora
Frank Amseli
Marie Manet
Amara Soumah
Georges Adet
Pierre Baudry
Bouraka Partouche
Gérard Bangalter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal Kané
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Kané, Raúl Ruiz
- Original Score
- Daniel Vangard
- Original Title
- Dora et la lanterne magique
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal Kané
Pascal Kané, Raúl Ruiz
Daniel Vangard
François Barat, Pierre Barat
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Kané
Director
François Barat
Producer
Pierre Barat
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dora and the Magic Lantern
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dora and the Magic Lantern about?
Eleven-year old Dora (Nathalie Manet) is forced to chase after clues concerning her inventor-father's death while being chased by thugs working for big industry. Not only is she seeking to understand her father's mysterious death, but some of the clues he gave her indicate that he invented something unusual which the big companies want. She barely escapes being kidnapped and is helped in her search by a magical fairy and an aspiring actress.
Who directed Dora and the Magic Lantern?
Dora and the Magic Lantern was directed by Pascal Kané.
Who stars in Dora and the Magic Lantern?
The principal cast of Dora and the Magic Lantern includes Nathalie Manet, Rita Maiden, Valérie Mairesse, Gérard Boucaron, Arch Taylor.
When was Dora and the Magic Lantern released and how long is it?
Dora and the Magic Lantern was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Dora and the Magic Lantern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dora and the Magic Lantern was composed by Daniel Vangard.