

The Salty Sea
“An animated adaptation of the classic tale”
Synopsis
A folktale that explains how the sea became salty. The sea wasn't always salty but when a magic mill is taken on board a ship and set to grind salt disaster follows. The salt keeps flowing but no-one knows how to stop the mill and eventually the weight of the salt takes the ship and the mill to the bottom of the sea.
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- Director
- John Wilson
- Original Title
- The Salty Sea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Fine Arts Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
John Wilson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salty Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Salty Sea about?
A folktale that explains how the sea became salty. The sea wasn't always salty but when a magic mill is taken on board a ship and set to grind salt disaster follows. The salt keeps flowing but no-one knows how to stop the mill and eventually the weight of the salt takes the ship and the mill to the bottom of the sea.
Who directed The Salty Sea?
The Salty Sea was directed by John Wilson.
Who stars in The Salty Sea?
The principal cast of The Salty Sea includes Hans Conried.
When was The Salty Sea released and how long is it?
The Salty Sea was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 5m.
