A Child's Garden of Verses
Synopsis
A young boy, confined to his bed, uses his imagination to find the fun and excitement he can't experience in real life. Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce ('Miss Saigon') lends his voice to this animated musical based on the life and beloved children's poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson. Songs composed by Charles Strouse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Meehan
- Original Title
- A Child's Garden of Verses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Michael Sporn Animation, Italtoons Corporation, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sporn
Thomas Meehan, Robert Louis Stevenson
Michael Sporn
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sporn
Director
Thomas Meehan
Screenplay
Michael Sporn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is A Child's Garden of Verses about?
A young boy, confined to his bed, uses his imagination to find the fun and excitement he can't experience in real life. Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce ('Miss Saigon') lends his voice to this animated musical based on the life and beloved children's poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson. Songs composed by Charles Strouse.
Who directed A Child's Garden of Verses?
A Child's Garden of Verses was directed by Michael Sporn.
Who stars in A Child's Garden of Verses?
The principal cast of A Child's Garden of Verses includes Jonathan Pryce, Heidi Stallings, Gregory Grant, Paul Austin, Elizabeth Seidman.
When was A Child's Garden of Verses released and how long is it?
A Child's Garden of Verses was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 26m.
Is A Child's Garden of Verses based on a book or true story?
A Child's Garden of Verses is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Child's Garden of Verses?
A Child's Garden of Verses holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).