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The Fisherman and His Wife

197613mWerner Krauße

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A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return. He asked for a boat, but this was not enough for his wife, who demanded a house. Driven by his wife's greed, the fisherman demanded more and more until he had lost all the wealth he had gained.

AnimationFantasyFamily
Short FilmFantasy

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What is The Fisherman and His Wife (1976) about?

A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return. He asked for a boat, but this was not enough for his wife, who demanded a house. Driven by his wife's greed, the fisherman demanded more and more until he had lost all the wealth he had gained.

Who stars in The Fisherman and His Wife?

The Fisherman and His Wife stars Heinz Draehn ((voice)), Gisela Höhne ((voice)), Karl Brenk ((voice)). The film was directed by Werner Krauße.

How long is The Fisherman and His Wife?

The Fisherman and His Wife has a runtime of 13 min and premiered in 1976.

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