Hansel and Gretel (1988)
They lost their way...but found a magical adventure!
Hansel and Gretel tells the tale of two young children driven from home by their scolding mother. Losing their way in the dark forest they stumble upon the cottage of a kindly old woman. But is this kindly old woman everything she seems...?
Director: Len Talan
Genre: Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 10, 1988
Cast
- Hugh Pollard - Hansel
- Nicola Stapleton - Gretel
- Cloris Leachman - Griselda the Witch
- David Warner - Father Stephan
- Emily Richard - Mother Maria
- Susie Miller - Marta
- Eugene Kline - Farmer
- Warren W. Feigin - Baker
- Josh Buland - Baker's Boy
- Lutuf Nouasser - Blacksmith
Screenplay
- Nancy Weems (Screenplay)
- Jacob Grimm (Original Story)
- Wilhelm Grimm (Original Story)
- Len Talan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ilan Rosenberg
Editing: Irit Raz
Production: Golan-Globus Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
witch, fairy tale, evil witch, wood
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hansel and Gretel about?
- Hansel and Gretel tells the tale of two young children driven from home by their scolding mother. Losing their way in the dark forest they stumble upon the cottage of a kindly old woman. But is this kindly old woman everything she seems...?
- Who directed Hansel and Gretel?
- Hansel and Gretel was directed by Len Talan.
- Who stars in Hansel and Gretel?
- Hansel and Gretel stars Hugh Pollard, Nicola Stapleton, Cloris Leachman, David Warner, Emily Richard, Susie Miller.
- How long is Hansel and Gretel?
- Hansel and Gretel has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Hansel and Gretel?
- Hansel and Gretel is a Family, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Hansel and Gretel?
- Hansel and Gretel had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Hansel and Gretel produced?
- Hansel and Gretel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hansel and Gretel?
- The themes of Hansel and Gretel include: Wizards and Sorcery, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.