The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Synopsis
The town of Hamelin pays the ultimate price after reneging on their promise to the pied piper. Based on the poem by Robert Browning.
Top Cast
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Eric Idle
The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
Tony Van Bridge
Mr. Edward Fisher / Mayor
Keram Malicki-Sánchez
Willie / Lame Boy
Peter Blais
Julius Caesar Rat
Peter Boretski
Bernard the Necromancer
James Edmond
Alderman
Tom Harvey
Alderman
Kenneth Wickes
Alderman
Chris Wiggins
Alderman
George Buza
Townsperson
Michael Fletcher
Townsperson
Graham Harley
Townsperson
Kay Hawtrey
Townsperson
Charles Hayter
Townsperson
Susannah Hoffmann
Townsperson
Christopher Kelk
Townsperson
Araby Lockhart
Townsperson
Don McManus
Townsperson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Meyer, Robert Browning
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Meyer
Nicholas Meyer, Robert Browning
James Horner
Fred Fuchs, Bridget Terry, Shelley Duvall
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Bridget Terry
Producer
John Hay
Costume Design
Shelley Duvall
Producer
Nicholas Meyer
Director
Nicholas Meyer
Writer
Robert Browning
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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What is The Pied Piper of Hamelin about?
The town of Hamelin pays the ultimate price after reneging on their promise to the pied piper. Based on the poem by Robert Browning.
Who directed The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Who stars in The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The principal cast of The Pied Piper of Hamelin includes Eric Idle, Tony Van Bridge, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Peter Blais, Peter Boretski.
When was The Pied Piper of Hamelin released and how long is it?
The Pied Piper of Hamelin was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pied Piper of Hamelin was composed by James Horner.