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Cast
Jimmy Hibbert
as Crown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice)
David Suchet
as Narrator (voice)
Miriam Margolyes
as Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter
John Woodvine
as The Chamberlain / Father (voice)
Martin Jarvis
as Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
Barbara Wilshere
as Princess Alexya
Maurice Denham
as (voice)
Robin Bailey
as (voice)
Edward Kelsey
as (voice)
Alan Rothwell
as (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Family
Votes12
DirectorFrancis Vose
WritersFrancis Vose
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
About The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
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.
Directed by Francis Vose, The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship leans on a strong ensemble — Jimmy Hibbert, David Suchet, Miriam Margolyes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1990.
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