The Slipper and the Rose (1976): Cast & Plot
The Slipper and the Rose is a 1976 fantasy romantic film starring Richard Chamberlain as Prince Edward, Michael Hordern and Gemma Craven. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paradine Co-Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Slipper and the Rose About?
The premise of The Slipper and the Rose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Prepare to forget every other love story you’ve ever seen or heard sung. Prince Edward longs to marry for love, yet his father, the King, and the Euphranian court press him to wed for duty. At a royal ball he encounters Cinderella, believing she is his destiny, and when she leaves a slipper behind, he becomes resolute in finding her and securing their marriage.
The Slipper and the Rose Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- princess
- ball gown
- ball
- stepmother
- father son relationship
- stepsister
- dog
- waltz
- reference to snow white
- stepdaughter
- grandmother
- grandmother grandson relationship
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- queen dowager
- carriage
- royal wedding
- mausoleum
- stroke of midnight
- cousin
- bodyguard
- knight
- lady
- comrade in arms
- step daughter
- queen mother
- church
- palace
- orphan
- charles perrault tale
- reference to robin hood
- major domo
- exile
- stepsister stepsister relationship
- cinderella character
- wing man
- servant girl
- reference to scheherazade
- lord chamberlain
- 1700s
- 1770s
- romance musical
- fairy tale fantasy
- epic romance
- cinderella
- king
- prince
- fairy godmother
- love
- cinderella story
- magic
- line of succession
The Slipper and the Rose Cast & Characters
Richard Chamberlain leads the cast as Prince Edward, with Michael Hordern as King and Gemma Craven as Cinderella.
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Richard Chamberlain as Prince Edward -
Michael Hordern as King - Gemma Craven as Cinderella
- Rosalind Ayres as Isobella
Also Starring in The Slipper and the Rose
· 83 more- Sherrie Hewson Palatine
- Christopher Gable John
- Annette Crosbie Fairy Godmother
- Kenneth More Chamberlain
- Julian Orchard Montague
- Peter Graves General
- Ann Rutherford Princess
- Valentine Dyall 2nd Major Domo
- Geoffrey Bayldon Archbishop
- André Morell Bride's Father
- Bryan Forbes Herald (uncredited)
- Norman Bird Dress Shop Proprieter
- Aileen Lewis Noblewoman (uncredited)
- Patrick Jordan Prince's Guard
- Gerald Sim 1st Lord of the Navy
- Margaret Lockwood Stepmother
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- Jill Goldston Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Wendy Barrie Dancer
- Stuart Saunders Dancer
- Edith Evans Dowager Queen
- John Turner Major Domo
- Walter Henry Nobleman (uncredited)
- Myrtle Reed Bride's Mother
- Lally Bowers Queen
- Michael Coleman Dancer
- Rocky Taylor Prince's Guard
- Tim Barrett Minister
- Wayne Sleep Dancer
- Roy Barraclough Tailor
- Vivienne McKee Bride
- William Lawford Dancer
- Keith Skinner Willoughby
- Jenny Lee Wright Milk Maid
- Lea Brodie Princess
- Jessica Swift Dancer
- Michael Buchanan Dancer
- Marianne Broome Princess
- Tessa Dahl Princess
- Maurice Lane Dancer
- Petra Siniawski Dancer
- Arthur Sweet Dancer
- Lesley Collier Dancer
- Ludmilla Nova Lady in Waiting to the Queen
- Eva Reuber-Staier Princess
- Suzette St. Clair Princess
- Adrian M. Barnes Dancer
- Tony Bateman Dancer
- Susan Claire Dancer
- Ina Clare Dancer
- Michael Darbyshire Dancer
- Bill Drysdale Dancer
- Neil Fitzwiliam Dancer
- John Heawood Dancer
- Connel Miles Dancer
- David Shelmerdine Dancer
- Emma Forbes Bridesmaid (uncredited)
- Polly Williams Lady Caroline
- Elizabeth Mansfield Lady in Waiting to the Queen
- Peter Leeming Singing Guard
- Paul Schmitzburger Cow Herd
- Robert Arditti Dancer
- Nicky Benton Dancer
- Reg Bundy Dancer
- Rosalind Cole Dancer
- Anna Delany Dancer
- Stanley Fleet Dancer
- Joyce Graham Dancer
- Deanne Horsham Dancer
- Jerry Hunt Dancer
- Sheila Humphreys Dancer
- Janie Kells Dancer
- Lorna Kelner Dancer
- Jimmy Land Dancer
- Adrian Le Peltier Dancer
- Susan Lockwood Dancer
- Vince Logan Dancer
- Thorey Mountain Dancer
- Connie Paull Dancer
- Terry Rendle Dancer
- Jacquie Toye Dancer
- Hilary Tickner Dancer
- Domini Winter Dancer
- Fred The Dog
The Slipper and the Rose Plot Summary
What happens in The Slipper and the Rose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Prince Edward of Euphrania returns home after meeting the princess Selena of Carolsveld, whom his parents have arranged for him to marry. Yet Edward does not share their plans, and he openly questions the idea of an arranged union. He insists on loving who he chooses, not merely marrying for political purposes. In his frustrated vow, he challenges the notion that love and duty must align in a single path. > Why Can’t I Be Two People? The pressure from his parents is clear: they want a strategic alliance to secure Euphrania’s future, while Edward longs for a marriage built on genuine affection. > What Has Love Got to Do with Being Married?
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The Slipper and the Rose Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella” and “Cinderellas silberner Schuh”.
- Also known as
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- The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella
- Cinderellas silberner Schuh
- La zapatilla y la rosa: La historia de Cenicienta
- La scarpetta e la rosa
- Туфелька и роза
- 水晶鞋与玫瑰花
- Papucs és rózsa
- 슬리퍼 앤 더 로즈
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The Slipper and the Rose FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Slipper and the Rose, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Slipper and the Rose?
The Slipper and the Rose runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was The Slipper and the Rose released?
The Slipper and the Rose was released on March 24, 1976.
Who is in the cast of The Slipper and the Rose?
The Slipper and the Rose stars Richard Chamberlain as Prince Edward, Michael Hordern as King and Gemma Craven as Cinderella, among 87 credited actors.
Does The Slipper and the Rose have a post-credit scene?
No. The Slipper and the Rose has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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