JIM HENSON'S THE STORYTELLER COLLECTION

Details

• Release Year: 1987
• Genre: Family, Fantasy
• Plot: This anthology series, comprised of all nine episodes, features both humans 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).
• Cast: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway, Robert Tygner, Alistair Fullarton, Mak Wilson, Diana Payan, Robin Summers, Michael Kilgarriff, Peter Marinker, Jim Henson
• Director: Jim Henson
• Runtime: 3:36
• Company: THe Jim Henson Company, Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
• Media Format: Series