The read
It runs a compact 52m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Jon ScoffieldDirector
- Ben ReaDirector
Cast
- Jim DaleThe Soldier
- Gloria GrahameThe Witch
- Freddie JonesThe King
- Peter ButterworthThe Chamberlain
- Lesley CollierDancing Princess
- Jane DarlingDancing Princess
- Lavinia LangDancing Princess
- Lorna NathanDancing Princess
- Maureen WillsherDancing Princess
- Jane WinchesterDancing Princess
- Lance AstonA Prince
- Nicolas ChagrinA Prince
Themes
princessfairy talebased on fairy tale