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The Selfish Giant

197126mPeter Sander
IMDb 7.2

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A giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but then winter sets in permanently. Children's classic story by Oscar Wilde.

Animation
Based On Short StoryGiantChildren's StoryBuilding A WallShort Film

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What is The Selfish Giant (1971) about?

A giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but then winter sets in permanently. Children's classic story by Oscar Wilde.

Who stars in The Selfish Giant?

The Selfish Giant stars Paul Hecht (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Peter Sander.

How long is The Selfish Giant?

The Selfish Giant has a runtime of 26 min and premiered in 1971.

Is The Selfish Giant worth watching?

The Selfish Giant holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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