United Kingdom / Nov 01, 1979 / U
Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)
Directed by Christine Edzard
1h 28minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Patricia Napier | The Lettuce |
| Graham Fletcher | Prince Potato |
| Lesley Collier | Princess Ida |
| Christopher Carr | Pea |
| Wendy Ellis | Cauliflower / Celery |
| Gillian Kingsley | Lettuce |
| Ross MacGibbon | Pea |
| Denise Nunn | Artichoke / Broccoli |
| Stephen Sherrif | Vegetable of the Dance |
| Christine Woodward | Lettuce / Celery |
| Jennifer Jackson | Lettuce / Celery |
| Linda Moran | Broccoli |
Genres
MusicFantasyFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Stories from a Flying Trunk |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Sands Films, EMI Films |
| Release date | 1 novembre 1979 |
| Production | John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin |
| Writer | Hans Christian Andersen, Christine Edzard |
| Editing | Rex Pyke, M.J. Knatchbull |
| Cinematography | Robin Browne, Brian West, John Fletcher, John Palmer |
| Assistant directors | Christine Edzard, Yvonne Richards |
| Camera operators | John Palmer, John Fletcher, Robin Browne, Brian West |
| Additional photography | John Fletcher, John Palmer, Robin Browne, Brian West |
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| Production design | Irene Groudinsky |
| Art direction | Irene Groudinsky |
| Set decoration | Irene Groudinsky |
| Visual effects | Mary McGowan, Ken Worringham |
| Music | Gioacchino Rossini, John Dalby, Edgar Vetter, Phillip Gammon, Peter Krook, Hugh Strain |
| Sound | Gioacchino Rossini, John Dalby, Edgar Vetter, Phillip Gammon, Peter Krook, Hugh Strain |
| Costume design | Barbara Sonnex, Dulcie Midwinter, Jill Carpenter, Rosemary Thorogood, Rotislav Doboujinsky, Sabine Duthil |
| Makeup | Barbara Sonnex, Dulcie Midwinter, Jill Carpenter, Rosemary Thorogood, Rotislav Doboujinsky, Sabine Duthil |
| Hairstyling | Barbara Sonnex, Dulcie Midwinter, Jill Carpenter, Rosemary Thorogood, Rotislav Doboujinsky, Sabine Duthil |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
United Kingdom / Jan 18, 2016 / U / DVD release
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