Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair (1978): Cast & Where to Watch
Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair is a 1978 film directed by Esther Ronay and Susan Shapiro, starring Jessica Swift as Rapunzel and Patricia Leventon. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. Stream it on BFI Player.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Directors
- Esther Ronay and Susan Shapiro
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair About?
The premise of Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair without spoilers.
The film opens with a striking, extended animated sequence that sets a good‑humoured tone. From the London Women’s Film Group it decodes Rapunzel, re‑framing the fairy tale in unexpected ways, exposing darker edges, examining patriarchy’s impact on childhood, and features music by Lora Logic of X‑Ray Spex and Dave Swarbrick of Fairport Convention.
Where to Watch Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair
Stream it on BFI Player. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair Cast & Characters
Jessica Swift leads the cast as Rapunzel, with Patricia Leventon as Doctor. Directed by Esther Ronay and Susan Shapiro.
- Co-director Esther Ronay
- Co-director Susan Shapiro
- Jessica Swift as Rapunzel
- Patricia Leventon as Doctor
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Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair?
Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair released?
Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair was released in 1978.
Who directed Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair?
Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair was directed by Esther Ronay and Susan Shapiro.
Who is in the cast of Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair?
Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair stars Jessica Swift as Rapunzel and Patricia Leventon as Doctor.
Where can I watch Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair?
In the US, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair is streaming on BFI Player (availability from JustWatch).
Does Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair have a post-credit scene?
No. Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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