Cinderella
“Updated version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy-tale, with an all-star, multi-racial cast.”
Synopsis
Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cinderella (1997) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-08
Top Cast
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Brandy Norwood
Cinderella
Whitney Houston
Fairy Godmother
Victor Garber
King Maximillian
Whoopi Goldberg
Queen Constantina
Bernadette Peters
Cinderella's Stepmother
Jason Alexander
Lionel
Paolo Montalbán
Prince Christopher
Natalie Desselle-Reid
Minerva
Veanne Cox
Calliope
Matt Zarley
Dancer (uncredited)
Annette Young
Waitress (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Iscove
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II, Lorenz Hart, Robert L. Freedman
- Original Score
- Wade Culbreath, Martin Erskine, Richard Rodgers, Danny Troob, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Original Title
- Cinderella
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Citadel Entertainment, Storyline Entertainment, BrownHouse Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Iscove
Oscar Hammerstein II, Lorenz Hart, Robert L. Freedman
Wade Culbreath, Martin Erskine, Richard Rodgers, Danny Troob, Oscar Hammerstein II
Ralf D. Bode
Casey O. Rohrs, Tanya Swerling
Debra Martin Chase, David R. Ginsburg, Neil Meron, Mike Moder, Chris Montan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Iscove
Director
Mike Moder
Producer
Chris Montan
Producer
Casey O. Rohrs
Editor
Tanya Swerling
Editor
Ralph Maiers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martin Erskine
Original Music Composer
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Danny Troob
Original Music Composer
Randy Ser
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinderella
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What is Cinderella about?
Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for handsome Prince Christopher, whose parents, King Maximillian and Queen Constantina, are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.
Who directed Cinderella?
Cinderella was directed by Robert Iscove.
Who stars in Cinderella?
The principal cast of Cinderella includes Brandy Norwood, Whitney Houston, Victor Garber, Whoopi Goldberg, Bernadette Peters.
When was Cinderella released and how long is it?
Cinderella was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Cinderella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cinderella was composed by Wade Culbreath, Martin Erskine, Richard Rodgers, Danny Troob, Oscar Hammerstein II.
Is Cinderella based on a book or true story?
Cinderella is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cinderella?
Cinderella holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).