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Historical fantasy film

Rip Van Winkle (1987): Cast

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Rip Van Winkle is a 1987 historical fantasy film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Harry Dean Stanton as Rip Van Winkle, Talia Shire and Ed Begley Jr.. It runs 49 minutes.

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Rip Van Winkle (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
49 min
Genres
History , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rip Van Winkle About?

The premise of Rip Van Winkle without spoilers.

A lazy man falls asleep for twenty years.

Rip Van Winkle Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Rip Van Winkle Cast & Characters

Harry Dean Stanton leads the cast as Rip Van Winkle, with Talia Shire as Wilma Van Winkle and Ed Begley Jr. as Brom Dutcher. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Francis Ford Coppola

More films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, best-rated first: The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation.

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Rip Van Winkle Also Known As

Also known as “Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle”.

Also known as
  • Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

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Rip Van Winkle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rip Van Winkle?

Rip Van Winkle runs 49 minutes.

When was Rip Van Winkle released?

Rip Van Winkle was released on March 23, 1987.

Who directed Rip Van Winkle?

Rip Van Winkle was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

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Who is in the cast of Rip Van Winkle?

Rip Van Winkle stars Harry Dean Stanton as Rip Van Winkle, Talia Shire as Wilma Van Winkle and Ed Begley Jr. as Brom Dutcher, among 13 credited actors.

Does Rip Van Winkle have a post-credit scene?

No. Rip Van Winkle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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