The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 28, 1990

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Cosgrove Hall Films

Cast

Miriam Margolyes,Alan Rothwell,John Woodvine,Maurice Denham,Robin Bailey,David Suchet,Edward Kelsey,Jimmy Hibbert,Barbara Wilshere,Martin Jarvis

Director

Francis Vose

Writer

John Hambley

Producer

Chris Taylor

Music

Mike Harding

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0205070