Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella (1985)

Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella (1985) poster

Faerie Tale Theatre's "Cinderella" more than lives up to the series' stellar legacy of creative fairytale adaptations. Featuring a cast which includes Jennifer Beals, Jean Stapleton and Matthew Broderick it shines with intelligence and romance. It even subtly improves on the Disney classic by giving the prince a proper name; that of Henry. Jennifer Beals does admirable work as the title heroine, humanizing(as much as she can)one of the archetypal figures in mythical storytelling. Matthew Broderick infuses Prince Henry with undeniable charm while still maintaining a palpable shyness which perceptively suits the character as he finds true love. Jean Stapleton's boisterous Fairy Godmother befits the character's role as an agent for dynamic change in the story.

Director: Mark Cullingham
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 54 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jimmy Webb
Production: Gaylord Productions, Platypus Productions, Lion's Gate Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

fairy tale, palace

Trailer

Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella Trailer
More Films by Director: Mark Cullingham
More Films in Genre: Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella about?
Faerie Tale Theatre's "Cinderella" more than lives up to the series' stellar legacy of creative fairytale adaptations. Featuring a cast which includes Jennifer Beals, Jean Stapleton and Matthew Broderick it shines with intelligence and romance. It even subtly improves on the Disney classic by giving the prince a proper name; that of Henry. Jennifer Beals does admirable work as the title heroine, humanizing(as much as she can)one of the archetypal figures in mythical storytelling. Matthew Broderick infuses Prince Henry with undeniable charm while still maintaining a palpable shyness which perceptively suits the character as he finds true love. Jean Stapleton's boisterous Fairy Godmother befits the character's role as an agent for dynamic change in the story.
Who directed Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella?
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella was directed by Mark Cullingham.
Who stars in Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella?
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella stars Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Eve Arden, Jean Stapleton, Edie McClurg, James Noble.
How long is Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella?
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella?
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella is a Romance film.
Where was Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella produced?
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella was produced in United States of America.