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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990): Cast

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is a 1990 adventure fantasy film directed by Francis Vose, starring Miriam Margolyes as Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter, John Woodvine and David Suchet. It runs 1 hour.

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Francis Vose
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship About?

The premise of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship without spoilers.

Adapted from a Russian folk tale, a proclamation spreads through the land that anyone who can build a flying ship will win the Tsar’s daughter’s hand. The youngest son of a simple peasant constructs the ship and appears before the court, leaving the astonished Tsar bewildered. He then assigns a series of seemingly impossible tasks for the Fool of the World and his remarkable companions.

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • stop motion animation
  • stop motion
  • puppet animation
  • surrealism
  • superhuman
  • russia
  • princess commoner love
  • marriage
  • friendship
  • family relationships
  • czar
  • cult film
+2 more
  • puppet
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship Cast & Characters

Miriam Margolyes leads the cast as Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter, with John Woodvine as The Chamberlain / Father (voice) and David Suchet as Narrator (voice). Directed by Francis Vose; 10 actors are credited in all.

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “大傻瓜與飛行船” and “L'idiot du monde et le bateau volant”.

Also known as
  • 大傻瓜與飛行船
  • L'idiot du monde et le bateau volant

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship released?

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship was released on September 28, 1990.

Who directed The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship was directed by Francis Vose.

Who is in the cast of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship?

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship stars Miriam Margolyes as Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter, John Woodvine as The Chamberlain / Father (voice) and David Suchet as Narrator (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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