Movie Description
Stories from a Flying Trunk
(1979)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Christine Edzard
- Producer : John Brabourne,Richard Goodwin
- Writer : Christine Edzard
- Editor : Rex Pyke,M.J. Knatchbull
- Cast : Murray Melvin,Ann Firbank,Tasneem Maqsood,John Tordoff,John Dalby,Johanna Sonnex,Gerd Larsen,Patricia Napier,Graham Fletcher,Lesley Collier,Christopher Carr,Wendy Ellis,Gillian Kingsley,Ross MacGibbon,Denise Nunn,Ashley Page,Stephen Sherrif,Christine Woodward,Jennifer Jackson,Linda Moran
Cast
Hans Christian Andersen
The Mother
The Little Match Girl
The Tramp
Queen Victoria
Little Ida
Ballet Mistress
The Lettuce
Prince Potato
Princess Ida
Pea
Cauliflower / Celery
Lettuce
Pea
Artichoke / Broccoli
Artichoke
Vegetable of the Dance
Lettuce / Celery
Lettuce / Celery
Broccoli
Facts
Original TitleStories from a Flying Trunk
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-11-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Production CompaniesSands Films,EMI Films
Genres
- Music
- Fantasy
- Family