Hansel and Gretel
“They lost their way...but found a magical adventure!”
Synopsis
Hansel and Gretel tells the tale of two young children driven from home by their scolding mother. Losing their way in the dark forest they stumble upon the cottage of a kindly old woman. But is this kindly old woman everything she seems...?
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Hansel and Gretel (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Talan
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Weems, Len Talan
- Original Title
- Hansel and Gretel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Talan
Nancy Weems, Len Talan, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Ilan Rosenberg
Irit Raz
Yoram Globus, Itzik Kol, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Len Talan
Director
Nancy Weems
Screenplay
Irit Raz
Editor
Yoram Globus
Producer
Ilan Rosenberg
Director of Photography
Meira Steinmatz
Costume Design
Len Talan
Screenplay
Marek Dobrowolski
Production Design
Menahem Golan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hansel and Gretel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hansel and Gretel about?
Hansel and Gretel tells the tale of two young children driven from home by their scolding mother. Losing their way in the dark forest they stumble upon the cottage of a kindly old woman. But is this kindly old woman everything she seems...?
Who directed Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel was directed by Len Talan.
Who stars in Hansel and Gretel?
The principal cast of Hansel and Gretel includes Hugh Pollard, Nicola Stapleton, Cloris Leachman, David Warner, Emily Richard.
When was Hansel and Gretel released and how long is it?
Hansel and Gretel was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hansel and Gretel?
Hansel and Gretel holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).