The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Synopsis
Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.
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The Fool Of The World And The Flying Ship
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-04-22
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Jimmy Hibbert
Crown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice)
David Suchet
Narrator (voice)
Miriam Margolyes
Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter
John Woodvine
The Chamberlain / Father (voice)
Martin Jarvis
Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
Barbara Wilshere
Princess Alexya
Maurice Denham
(voice)
Robin Bailey
(voice)
Edward Kelsey
(voice)
Alan Rothwell
(voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Vose
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hambley
- Original Score
- Mike Harding
- Original Title
- The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Cosgrove Hall Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Vose
John Hambley
Mike Harding
Chris Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Vose
Director
Chris Taylor
Producer
Mike Harding
Original Music Composer
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What is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship about?
Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.
Who directed The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship was directed by Francis Vose.
Who stars in The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
The principal cast of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship includes Jimmy Hibbert, David Suchet, Miriam Margolyes, John Woodvine, Martin Jarvis.
When was The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship released and how long is it?
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship was composed by Mike Harding.