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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

19901hFrancis Vose

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Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.

AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy
Stop Motion

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What is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) about?

Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.

Who stars in The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship stars Jimmy Hibbert (Crown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice)), David Suchet (Narrator (voice)), Miriam Margolyes (Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter), John Woodvine (The Chamberlain / Father (voice)), Martin Jarvis (Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)). The film was directed by Francis Vose.

How long is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990.

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