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Cinderella (1996): Cast & Plot

Cinderella (1996) movie poster

Cinderella is a 1996 animated film directed by Ryszard Słapczyński, starring Lee Perry, Caz Adams and Clair Crowther. It runs 50 minutes.

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Cinderella (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Cinderella About?

The premise of Cinderella without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The magical tale follows Cinderella, who endures a harsh life with her cold stepmother, the Dame, and two unkind stepsisters. Forced to sleep among cinders near the hearth, she longs for escape. When the prince announces a gala ball for all, the Dame hopes to marry a daughter, seeing a chance to improve fortunes and giving Cinderella an opportunity.

Cinderella Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Cinderella Cast

Lee Perry leads the cast, with Caz Adams and Clair Crowther. Directed by Ryszard Słapczyński; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ryszard Słapczyński

More films directed by Ryszard Słapczyński: The Canterville Ghost, Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas, Anna and the King and Camelot.

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Plot

Cinderella Plot Summary

What happens in Cinderella from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Orphaned at a young age, Cinderella leads a quiet life under the stern watch of her stepmother and two stepsisters, trudging through the hustle of the marketplace while secretly dreaming of something beyond her sheltered existence. In this world of chores and curfews, she meets a charming young man who seems to share her longing for freedom. The connection blooms as they discover a shared weariness with their confined routines, but their budding bond is interrupted when Cinderella is scolded for speaking to a stranger. She returns to help her stepfamily, unaware that the mysterious suitor she met is actually Prince Christopher.

Full summary

The whole story of Cinderella, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cinderella?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the prince who disguises himself as a commoner?

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FAQ

Cinderella FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cinderella, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cinderella?

Cinderella runs 50 minutes.

When was Cinderella released?

Cinderella was released on January 2, 1996.

Who directed Cinderella?

Cinderella was directed by Ryszard Słapczyński.

More films by Ryszard Słapczyński

Who is in the cast of Cinderella?

Cinderella stars Lee Perry, Caz Adams and Clair Crowther, among 8 credited actors.

Does Cinderella have a post-credit scene?

No. Cinderella has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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