Peter and the Wolf
Synopsis
Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Daugherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Janis Diamond, George Daugherty
- Original Score
- Sergei Prokofiev
- Original Title
- Peter and the Wolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- IF/X Production, Chuck Jones Enterprises, Cosgrove Hall Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Daugherty
Janis Diamond, George Daugherty
Sergei Prokofiev
David E. West
Joel Goodman
Linda Jones Clough, Adrian Workman, David Ka Lik Wong, George Daugherty
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Dobrowolski
Production Design
David E. West
Director of Photography
David Ka Lik Wong
Producer
Janis Diamond
Writer
George Daugherty
Producer
George Daugherty
Director
George Daugherty
Writer
Joel Goodman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peter and the Wolf
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What is Peter and the Wolf about?
Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.
Who directed Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf was directed by George Daugherty.
Who stars in Peter and the Wolf?
The principal cast of Peter and the Wolf includes Kirstie Alley, Ross Malinger, Lloyd Bridges.
When was Peter and the Wolf released and how long is it?
Peter and the Wolf was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Peter and the Wolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peter and the Wolf was composed by Sergei Prokofiev.