The Royal Hares
Королевские зайцы
“Where you lose it, there you'll find it.”
Synopsis
Based on the eponymous fairy tale by Peter Asbjørnsen, this is the story of a young man named Hans, who is given a magical flute that can shepherd any living creature. The King's daughter wishes for hares, and Hans agrees to help. However, soon he finds himself in trouble when the royal family wish for the flute itself. With quick thinking and a few tricks up his sleeve, Hans must navigate the whims of the royal court and protect himself from their avaricious intentions.
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The King and the Shepherd (1960) [16mm Film Scan]
Type: Clip • Published 2023-03-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Polkovnikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandra Lyubarskaya
- Original Score
- Karen Khachaturyan
- Original Title
- Королевские зайцы
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Polkovnikov
Alexandra Lyubarskaya, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Zinaida Pavlova
Karen Khachaturyan
Mikhail Druyan
Valentina Turubiner
Fyodor Ivanov
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Polkovnikov
Director
Alexandra Lyubarskaya
Screenplay
Mikhail Druyan
Director of Photography
Fyodor Ivanov
Producer
Valentina Turubiner
Editor
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What is The Royal Hares about?
Based on the eponymous fairy tale by Peter Asbjørnsen, this is the story of a young man named Hans, who is given a magical flute that can shepherd any living creature. The King's daughter wishes for hares, and Hans agrees to help. However, soon he finds himself in trouble when the royal family wish for the flute itself. With quick thinking and a few tricks up his sleeve, Hans must navigate the whims of the royal court and protect himself from their avaricious intentions.
Who directed The Royal Hares?
The Royal Hares was directed by Vladimir Polkovnikov.
Who stars in The Royal Hares?
The principal cast of The Royal Hares includes Lev Shabarin, Aleksandra Denisova, Elena Ponsova, Sergei Tseits, Irina Kartashyova.
When was The Royal Hares released and how long is it?
The Royal Hares was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Royal Hares?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Royal Hares was composed by Karen Khachaturyan.