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2026 · Adventure · Animation
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Film / 1990
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Directed by
Francis Vose
Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.
The story
Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.
Cast
Jimmy HibbertCrown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice)
David SuchetNarrator (voice)
Miriam MargolyesMother / Mrs. Woodcutter
John WoodvineThe Chamberlain / Father (voice)
Martin JarvisSharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
Barbara WilsherePrincess Alexya
Maurice Denham(voice)
Robin Bailey(voice)
Edward Kelsey(voice)
Alan Rothwell(voice)
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