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The Dancing Princesses

197852mJon Scoffield,Ben Rea
IMDb 7.3

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A made-for-TV retelling of the story "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," directed by Ben Rea, featuring Jim Dale as the Soldier, Freddie Jones as the destitute King, and Gloria Grahame as the Witch. Significant changes were made to the story, including reducing the number of princesses to six, and the soldier ultimately declining to marry any of the princesses due to their deceitful nature.

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What is The Dancing Princesses (1978) about?

A made-for-TV retelling of the story "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," directed by Ben Rea, featuring Jim Dale as the Soldier, Freddie Jones as the destitute King, and Gloria Grahame as the Witch. Significant changes were made to the story, including reducing the number of princesses to six, and the soldier ultimately declining to marry any of the princesses due to their deceitful nature.

Who stars in The Dancing Princesses?

The Dancing Princesses stars Jim Dale (The Soldier), Gloria Grahame (The Witch), Freddie Jones (The King), Peter Butterworth (The Chamberlain), Lesley Collier (Dancing Princess). The film was directed by Jon Scoffield.

How long is The Dancing Princesses?

The Dancing Princesses has a runtime of 52 min and premiered in 1978.

Is The Dancing Princesses worth watching?

The Dancing Princesses holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Fantasy, Music, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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