Gulliver's Travels
“An exciting story of a man caught in a world of little people filled with giant adventures”
Synopsis
Based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Swift and built around the Lilliput and Blefuscu episode. It was made partly in live action and partly animated.
Top Cast
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Richard Harris
Gulliver
Catherine Schell
Mary
Norman Shelley
Father / Emperor of Lilliput (voice)
Meredith Edwards
Uncle Jack
Julian Glover
(voice)
Denise Bryer
(voice)
Michael Bates
(voice)
Stephen Jack
(voice)
Bessie Love
(voice)
Murray Melvin
Subtracto (voice)
Nancy Nevinson
(voice)
Robert Rietti
Reldresal / King of Blefescu (voice)
Vladek Sheybal
(voice)
Roger Snowdon
(voice)
Bernard Spear
(voice)
Graham Stark
(voice)
David Prowse
(voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter R. Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Black
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Gulliver's Travels
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Belvision, Valeness
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter R. Hunt
Don Black, Jonathan Swift
Michel Legrand
Alan Hume
Ron Pope
Josef Shaftel, Derek Horne, Raymond Leblanc
Department Leadership Roster
Peter R. Hunt
Director
Don Black
Screenplay
Ron Pope
Editor
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Derek Horne
Producer
Raymond Leblanc
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulliver's Travels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gulliver's Travels about?
Based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Swift and built around the Lilliput and Blefuscu episode. It was made partly in live action and partly animated.
Who directed Gulliver's Travels?
Gulliver's Travels was directed by Peter R. Hunt.
Who stars in Gulliver's Travels?
The principal cast of Gulliver's Travels includes Richard Harris, Catherine Schell, Norman Shelley, Meredith Edwards, Julian Glover.
When was Gulliver's Travels released and how long is it?
Gulliver's Travels was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Gulliver's Travels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gulliver's Travels was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Gulliver's Travels based on a book or true story?
Gulliver's Travels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jonathan Swift".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gulliver's Travels?
Gulliver's Travels holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).