Jim Henson's The storyteller

DVD 2006

A storyteller accompanied by a talking dog serves as host and narrator for these adaptations of classic children's stories. Jim Henson's Creature Shop provides special effects, animation, puppetry, and makeup to bring unique qualities to this dual-themed fantasy series. The stories are hosted by John Hurt as the Storyteller and features European folklore.

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Action and adventure television programs

Folklore Europe Drama

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Drama Fantasy television programs Television programs Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Part of a Series:

Jim Henson's The storyteller : the definitive collection Jim Henson's The storyteller : the definitive collection ; disc 1 Jim Henson's the Storyteller : the definitive collection

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ISBN:

9781424801633

Edition:

Standard format (1.33:1)

Description:

1 videodisc (215 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
digital video surround
videodisc
DVD
video file DVD
polychrome

Target Audience Note:

CHVR: PG

Notes:

Collective title from set container, disc titles from disc menus, episode titles from credits
Originally produced as a television series in 1987
"Remastered in high definition"--Container
Music, Rachel Portman
The Storyteller: Host, John Hurt ; The Dog, Brian Henson
The Storyteller: Maggie Wilkinson, Reece Dinsdale, Bryan Pringle, Steven Mackintosh, Bob Peck, Jane Horrocks, Sean Bean, Miranda Richardson, Jonathan Pryce, Alison Doody, Jennifer Saunders, Frederick Warder, Elliot Spiers
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital stereophonic
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions
In English
Closed-captioned

Contents:

Hans my hedgehog / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Mark Shivas ; directed by Steve Barron (24 min.)
Fearnot / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Steve Barron (24 min.)
A story short / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Charles Sturridge (24 min.)
The luck child / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Jon Amiel (24 min.)
The soldier and death / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Jim Henson (24 min.)
The true bride / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Peter Smith (24 min.)
The three ravens / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Paul Weiland (24 min.)
Sapsorrow / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Steve Barron (24 minches)
The heartless giant / screenplay by Anthony Minghella ; produced by Duncan Kenworthy ; directed by Jim Henson (24 minutes)

Control Number:

2694757

UPC:

043396012370
043396137387

Other Authors:

Bean, Sean
Henson, Brian
Hurt, John, 1940-2017
Jim Henson Company
Jim Henson Television
Jim Henson's Creature Shop
Pryce, Jonathan
Richardson, Miranda
Saunders, Jennifer
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Wilkinson, Maggie (Actress)

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