The Princess and the Goblin (1991): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Princess and the Goblin is a 1991 adventure fantasy film directed by József Gémes, starring Sally Ann Marsh as Princess Irene, Claire Bloom and Joss Ackland. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- József Gémes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Siriol Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Princess and the Goblin About?
The premise of The Princess and the Goblin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Princess Irene discovers a hidden world of mischievous goblins, she teams up with Curty, a brave young warrior, to protect their realm. Using her innate magical abilities, Irene battles the creatures and strives to save the kingdom, delivering a charming adventure for the whole family.
The Princess and the Goblin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- star died before release
- king
- cult film
- hungary
- poverty
- mouse monster
- badger monster
- monster
- frog monster
- rat
- medieval times
- snail monster
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- flower
- creature
- fish
- cat
- bird monster
- castle
- griffin
- human animal relationship
- anthropomorphism
- guard
- tree
- fairy
- cat monster
- father
- dove
- rat monster
- demon
- bat
- anthropomorphic cat
- rose
- big eyes
- eye
- lizard
- female protagonist
- bird
- scorpion
- horse
- mouse
- horseback riding
- lobster
- male protagonist
- animal relationship
- mother
- villain
- pigeon
- forest
- snake monster
- guards
The Princess and the Goblin Cast & Characters
Sally Ann Marsh leads the cast as Princess Irene, with Claire Bloom as Great Great Grandmother Irene and Joss Ackland as King Papa. Directed by József Gémes; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director József Gémes
- Sally Ann Marsh as Princess Irene
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Claire Bloom as Great Great Grandmother Irene -
Joss Ackland as King Papa - Mollie Sugden as Looti, the Princess's Nanny
Also Starring in The Princess and the Goblin
· 6 more- Peter Murray Curdie
- Peggy Mount Goblin Queen
- Robin Lyons Goblin King
- Rik Mayall Prince Froglip
- Roy Kinnear Mump
- Victor Spinetti Glump
More from József Gémes
More films directed by József Gémes: Tiny Heroes, The Seventh Brother, Willy the Sparrow and Heroic Times.
The Princess and the Goblin Plot Summary
What happens in The Princess and the Goblin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a rugged, mountainous kingdom, the widowed King Joss Ackland departs to attend affairs of state, leaving his young daughter, Princess Irene, Sally Ann Marsh in the care of Looti, the Princess’s nanny Mollie Sugden. When Irene goes out, she strays into a forest where deformed animals corner her until a strange singing cuts through the danger. The singer is a cheerful young boy, Curdie Peter Murray, the son of a miner, who explains that the monsters are goblins and that their threat can be quieted by song. Yet many in the kingdom remain unaware or skeptical—only the royal family seems to have forgotten the goblins.
Full summary
The whole story of The Princess and the Goblin, scene by scene
The Princess and the Goblin Box Office
The Princess and the Goblin grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
The Princess and the Goblin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Princess and the Goblin.
How Well Do You Know The Princess and the Goblin?
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 young princess who is the film's main character?
The Princess and the Goblin Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Prinsessan och de onda trollen” and “Prinsessan og durtarnir”.
- Also known as
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- Prinsessan och de onda trollen
- Prinsessan og durtarnir
- La Princesa Y Los Duendes
- The Magic Princess
- Księżniczka i chochliki
- A hercegnő és a kobold
- La principessa e il folletto
- Prinzessin Aline und die Groblins
- De Prinses en de Trollen
- La Princesse et la forêt magique
- Принцесса и гоблин
- A Princesa e o Duende
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Movies Like The Princess and the Goblin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Enchanted Princess, The Frog Princess and Cinderella and the Secret Prince.
The Princess and the Goblin FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Princess and the Goblin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Princess and the Goblin?
The Princess and the Goblin runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Princess and the Goblin released?
The Princess and the Goblin was released on June 3, 1991.
Who directed The Princess and the Goblin?
The Princess and the Goblin was directed by József Gémes.
More films by József Gémes Who is in the cast of The Princess and the Goblin?
The Princess and the Goblin stars Sally Ann Marsh as Princess Irene, Claire Bloom as Great Great Grandmother Irene and Joss Ackland as King Papa, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Princess and the Goblin make at the box office?
The Princess and the Goblin grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Does The Princess and the Goblin have a post-credit scene?
No. The Princess and the Goblin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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