Stories from a Flying Trunk
“After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…”
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A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.
Cast
Murray Melvin
as Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank
as The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
as The Little Match Girl
John Tordoff
as The Tramp
John Dalby
as Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex
as Little Ida
Gerd Larsen
as Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier
as The Lettuce
Graham Fletcher
as Prince Potato
Lesley Collier
as Princess Ida
Christopher Carr
as Pea
Wendy Ellis
as Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley
as Lettuce
Ross MacGibbon
as Pea
Denise Nunn
as Artichoke / Broccoli
Stephen Sherrif
as Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward
as Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson
as Lettuce / Celery
Linda Moran
as Broccoli
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About Stories from a Flying Trunk
“After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…”
A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet. Running 88 minutes.
Stories from a Flying Trunk Cast and Characters
The cast features Murray Melvin (as Hans Christian Andersen), Ann Firbank (as The Mother), Tasneem Maqsood (as The Little Match Girl), John Tordoff (as The Tramp), and John Dalby (as Queen Victoria). Their performances are a major reason Stories from a Flying Trunk has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Stories from a Flying Trunk keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Stories from a Flying Trunk online for free?
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How long is Stories from a Flying Trunk?
Stories from a Flying Trunk runs for 88 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is Stories from a Flying Trunk good? What's the rating?
Stories from a Flying Trunk holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Stories from a Flying Trunk?
The main cast includes Murray Melvin, Ann Firbank, Tasneem Maqsood, and John Tordoff, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Stories from a Flying Trunk available in Inglés?
Yes — Stories from a Flying Trunk was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Stories from a Flying Trunk released?
Stories from a Flying Trunk was released in 1979.
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What is Stories from a Flying Trunk about?
Stories from a Flying Trunk is a Music/Fantasy English-language film. A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.
When was Stories from a Flying Trunk released?
Stories from a Flying Trunk was released on November 1, 1979. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. The film was produced by Sands Films.
Who stars in Stories from a Flying Trunk?
Stories from a Flying Trunk stars Murray Melvin, Ann Firbank, Tasneem Maqsood and John Tordoff. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Stories from a Flying Trunk available in HD?
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