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Hansel and Gretel (1987): Cast

Hansel and Gretel (1987) movie poster

Hansel and Gretel is a 1987 family fantasy film directed by Len Talan, starring Nicola Stapleton as Gretel, Hugh Pollard and David Warner. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Hansel and Gretel (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Len Talan
Genres
Family , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hansel and Gretel About?

The premise of Hansel and Gretel without spoilers.

After being driven from home by their harsh mother, two young siblings become lost in a dark forest. Their wanderings lead them to a remote cottage owned by a kindly old woman who offers shelter, but the children soon sense that she may not be as benevolent as she appears, hinting at a magical and perilous adventure.

Hansel and Gretel Themes & Keywords

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  • table
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Cast & crew

Hansel and Gretel Cast & Characters

Nicola Stapleton leads the cast as Gretel, with Hugh Pollard as Hansel and David Warner as Father Stephan. Directed by Len Talan; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Len Talan

One more film directed by Len Talan: Hansel and Gretel.

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Hansel and Gretel Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Hannu ja Kerttu” and “Cannon Movie Tales: Hansel and Gretel”.

Also known as
  • Hannu ja Kerttu
  • Cannon Movie Tales: Hansel and Gretel
  • Ivica i Marica
  • The Adventures of Hansel and Gretel
  • João E Maria
  • Hansel e Gretel
  • Hänsel und Gretel
  • Hans en Grietje
  • הנזל וגרטל
  • Jancsi és Juliska
  • Hansel et Gretel
  • Hansel y Gretel
+4 more
  • 奇幻森林历险记
  • Гензель и Гретель
  • 헨젤과 그레텔
  • Гензель і Ґретель

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Hansel and Gretel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Hansel and Gretel?

Hansel and Gretel runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Hansel and Gretel released?

Hansel and Gretel was released on May 7, 1987.

Who directed Hansel and Gretel?

Hansel and Gretel was directed by Len Talan.

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Who is in the cast of Hansel and Gretel?

Hansel and Gretel stars Nicola Stapleton as Gretel, Hugh Pollard as Hansel and David Warner as Father Stephan, among 11 credited actors.

Does Hansel and Gretel have a post-credit scene?

No. Hansel and Gretel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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