Rapunzel (1983)
A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife and names her Rapunzel. Determined to keep Rapunzel for herself, the witch locks her up in a tall tower all alone, with no way in or out except by climbing her long, braided hair. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince.
Director: Gilbert Cates
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Family, TV Movie
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: February 5, 1983
Cast
- Shelley Duvall - Rapunzel / Marie, Rapunzel's Mother / Self - Host
- Jeff Bridges - The Prince / Claude, Rapunzel's Father
- Gena Rowlands - The Witch
- Roddy McDowall - Narrator
- Phil Fondacaro - Munchkin
- Sal Fondacaro - Munchkin
- George Rossitto - Munchkin
- Gil Cates Jr. - Pierrot, the Macaw (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Lennie Niehaus
Production: Gaylord Productions, Platypus Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, based on fairy tale, faerie tale theatre
More Films by Director: Gilbert Cates
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rapunzel about?
- A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife and names her Rapunzel. Determined to keep Rapunzel for herself, the witch locks her up in a tall tower all alone, with no way in or out except by climbing her long, braided hair. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince.
- Who directed Rapunzel?
- Rapunzel was directed by Gilbert Cates.
- Who stars in Rapunzel?
- Rapunzel stars Shelley Duvall, Jeff Bridges, Gena Rowlands, Roddy McDowall, Phil Fondacaro, Sal Fondacaro.
- How long is Rapunzel?
- Rapunzel has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Rapunzel?
- Rapunzel is a Fantasy, Romance, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was Rapunzel produced?
- Rapunzel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rapunzel?
- The themes of Rapunzel include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.