The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Watch TrailerThe Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1962 |
| Country | Germany, United States of America |
| Genre | Fantasy, Family, Music, Comedy |
| Director | Henry Levin |
| Runtime | 140 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (33 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Henry Levin
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
🎭 Cast
Laurence Harvey
Wilhelm Grimm / Cobbler (segment "The Cobbler and the Elves")
Karlheinz Böhm
Jacob Grimm
Claire Bloom
Dorothea Grimm
Walter Slezak
Stossel
Barbara Eden
Greta Heinrich
Oskar Homolka
The Duke ('The Dream')
Arnold Stang
Rumpelstiltskin
Martita Hunt
Anna Richter
Betty Garde
Miss Bettenhausen
Bryan Russell
Friedrich Grimm
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