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|  | Jim Henson's Storyteller Vol. 1
| | | One of Jim Henson's finest hours was the Storyteller series that first aired on HBO in 1987. As with his other non-Muppet tales, Henson fills the screen with wonderful creatures that have a wisp of J.R.R. Tolkein fantasy. Directed by Anthony Minghella of The English Patient, he takes us through the fantasy of recognizable European folk/fairy tales with narration by the Storyteller played wonderfully by John Hurt.
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Format: DVD
| | | | Stars: John Hurt, Miranda Richardson, Sean Bean, Brenda Blethyn, Gabrielle Anwar, Jennifer Saunders, Jane Horrocks, Jonathan Pryce
| Director: Jim Henson, Jon Amiel, Steve Barron, Peter Smith, Charles Sturridge, Paul Weiland
| Producer: Duncan Kenworthy, Mark Shivas
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SYNOPSIS
From the Creators of "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth" This anthology series, comprised of all nine episodes, features both human actors and creations from Jim Henson's Creature Shop in this retelling of classic folk tales, fables and legends. The series stars Academy Award® nominee John Hurt (1981, Best Actor, Elephant Man) in the title role. Aided by his cynical dog, Hurt narrates fascinating tales that combine humor, intrigue and magic. Academy Award®-winning writer/director Anthony Minghella (1997,Best Director, The English Patient) wrote the screenplay for all of these marvelous stories. These timeless tales feature such stars as Miranda Richardson (Spider, Sleepy Hollow), Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings:The Fellowship of the Rings), Brenda Blethyn (Secrets & Lies), Gabrielle Anwar (Scent of a Woman), Jennifer Saunders (TV's "Absolutely Fabulous"), Jane Horrocks (Little Voice) and Jonathan Pryce (Stigmata).
About the Film
• Running Time: 120 Min.
• Rated U
• Copyright: tm & (c) 2003 &198_The Jim Henson Company. JIM HENSON's mark & logo, THE STORYTELLER, certain characters and elements are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. ARR.
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DVD INFORMATION
• Type: Sellthrough
• Release Date: 3/22/2004
• Catalogue Number: CDRP1269
• DVD Menu: English
• CC: Yes
• Subtitles: N/A
• Languages: English - Stereo
• Disc 1: Full Screen 1.33:1 - DVD5
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DVD FEATURES
• Contains 5 Spellbinding Episodes:
• - Hans My Hedgehog
• - Fearnot
• - A Story Short
• - The Luck Child
• - The Soldier & Death
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