

Rapunzel
Synopsis
A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife and names her Rapunzel. Determined to keep Rapunzel for herself, the witch locks her up in a tall tower all alone, with no way in or out except by climbing her long, braided hair. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wyles
- Original Score
- Lennie Niehaus
- Original Title
- Rapunzel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Gaylord Productions, Platypus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
David Wyles
Lennie Niehaus
Shelley Duvall, Jonathan T. Taplin
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan T. Taplin
Producer
Lennie Niehaus
Original Music Composer
Michael Erler
Production Design
J. Allen Highfill
Costume Design
Gilbert Cates
Director
Shelley Duvall
Producer
David Wyles
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rapunzel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rapunzel about?
A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife and names her Rapunzel. Determined to keep Rapunzel for herself, the witch locks her up in a tall tower all alone, with no way in or out except by climbing her long, braided hair. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince.
Who directed Rapunzel?
Rapunzel was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in Rapunzel?
The principal cast of Rapunzel includes Shelley Duvall, Jeff Bridges, Gena Rowlands, Roddy McDowall, Phil Fondacaro.
When was Rapunzel released and how long is it?
Rapunzel was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Rapunzel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rapunzel was composed by Lennie Niehaus.


















