The Dancing Princesses
A made-for-TV retelling of the story "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," directed by Ben Rea, featuring Jim Dale as the Soldier, Freddie Jones as the destitute King, and Gloria Grahame as the Witch. Significant changes were made to the story, including reducing the number of princesses to six, and the soldier ultimately declining to marry any of the princesses due to their deceitful nature.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Fantasy, Music, Family |
| Director | Jon Scoffield |
| Runtime | 52 min. |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Dancing Princesses is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Jim Dale
The Soldier
Gloria Grahame
The Witch
Freddie Jones
The King
Peter Butterworth
The Chamberlain
Lesley Collier
Dancing Princess
Jane Darling
Dancing Princess
Lavinia Lang
Dancing Princess
Lorna Nathan
Dancing Princess
Maureen Willsher
Dancing Princess
Jane Winchester
Dancing Princess
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