Peter and the Wolf (1995)

Peter and the Wolf (1995) poster

Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.

Director: George Daugherty
Genre: Family, Animation
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Cinematography: David E. West
Editing: Joel Goodman
Production: IF/X Production, Chuck Jones Enterprises, Cosgrove Hall Films
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

live action and animation

More Films by Director: George Daugherty
More Films in Genre: Family, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peter and the Wolf about?
Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.
Who directed Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf was directed by George Daugherty.
Who stars in Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf stars Kirstie Alley, Ross Malinger, Lloyd Bridges.
How long is Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Peter and the Wolf?
Peter and the Wolf is a Family, Animation film.
Where was Peter and the Wolf produced?
Peter and the Wolf was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.