Animation ·Adventure ·Family ·Fantasy · United Kingdom · 1990 · 1h 0m

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

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Director
Francis Vose
Cast
Jimmy Hibbert as Crown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice) David Suchet as Narrator (voice) Miriam Margolyes as Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter John Woodvine as The Chamberlain / Father (voice) Martin Jarvis as Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice) Barbara Wilshere as Princess Alexya
Crew
Chris Taylor — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
stop motion
Key Collaborators
Francis Vose Director Chris Taylor Producer
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