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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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Wilson
Original Title
The Salty Sea
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
5m
Production Studios
Fine Arts Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Wilson

Department Leadership Roster

John Wilson

John Wilson

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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.