Golden Tales
Synopsis
A collection of horror stories taking the viewer into the dark world of Stephen King, featuring vampires, strange objects and sinister humor. The five 20-minutes tales were all taken from the Tales from the Darkside TV series and strung together as a video feature.
Top Cast
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Marcia Cross
Marie Alcott
Bruce Davison
Richard Hagstrom
Paul Dooley
Chester Caruso
John Fiedler
Arthur
Eileen Heckart
Rose Pennywell
Richard B. Shull
Postman
Jeff Conaway
Peter Prentice
Patrick Kilpatrick
Dr. Philip Carrol
Roy Dotrice
Count Jeffrey Draco
Karen Shallo
Lina Hagstrom (segment "The Word Processor of the Gods")
Harsh Nayyar
Edmund Alcott (segment "Strange Love")
Miranda Beeson
Belinda (segment "The Word Processor of the Gods")
Bill Cain
Tom Nordhoff (segment "The Word Processor of the Gods")
William LeMassena
Charles Pennywell (segment "Do Not Open This Box")
Jillie Mack
Jayne (segment "My Ghostwriter - The Vampire")
Kathy McLain
Carol (segment "The Old Soft Shoe")
Chi Chi Navarro
Carla, Cleaning Lady (segment "My Ghostwriter - The Vampire")
Dorothy Parke
Glenda (segment "The Old Soft Shoe")
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Gershuny, Frank De Palma, Michael Gornick, Jodie Foster, Richard Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen King, Edithe Swensen, Peter O'Keefe, Art Monterastelli, Michael McDowell, Scott Edelman, Bob Balaban, Franco Amurri
- Original Score
- Irwin Fisch
- Original Title
- Golden Tales
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Madison Video, Laurel Entertainment Inc., Tribune Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Gershuny, Frank De Palma, Michael Gornick, Jodie Foster, Richard Friedman
Stephen King, Edithe Swensen, Peter O'Keefe, Art Monterastelli, Michael McDowell, Scott Edelman, Bob Balaban, Franco Amurri
Irwin Fisch
Ernest R. Dickerson, Karen Grossman, Joseph D. Urbanczyk, Steven Ross
Scott Vickrey, Deborah Shaffer, Derek Parsons
William Teitler, Jerry Golod, George A. Romero, Richard P. Rubinstein, Anthony Santa Croce
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Gershuny
Director
Frank De Palma
Director
Michael Gornick
Director
Jodie Foster
Director
Richard Friedman
Director
Edithe Swensen
Writer
Peter O'Keefe
Writer
Art Monterastelli
Writer
Michael McDowell
Writer
Bob Balaban
Writer
Franco Amurri
Writer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Scott Vickrey
Editor
Jeanette Oleksa
Costume Design
Karen Grossman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Golden Tales about?
A collection of horror stories taking the viewer into the dark world of Stephen King, featuring vampires, strange objects and sinister humor. The five 20-minutes tales were all taken from the Tales from the Darkside TV series and strung together as a video feature.
Who directed Golden Tales?
Golden Tales was directed by Theodore Gershuny, Frank De Palma, Michael Gornick, Jodie Foster, Richard Friedman.
Who stars in Golden Tales?
The principal cast of Golden Tales includes Marcia Cross, Bruce Davison, Paul Dooley, John Fiedler, Eileen Heckart.
When was Golden Tales released and how long is it?
Golden Tales was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Golden Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Golden Tales was composed by Irwin Fisch.
Is Golden Tales based on a book or true story?
Golden Tales is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Golden Tales?
Golden Tales holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).