FairyTale: A True Story
"Believe."
Originally released in 1997. FairyTale: A True Story is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Charles Sturridge.
Starring Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, and Paul McGann
Synopsis
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (117 votes)
Box Office
$14.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Florence Hoath
as Elsie Wright
Elizabeth Earl
as Frances Griffiths
Paul McGann
as Arthur Wright
Peter O'Toole
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey Keitel
as Harry Houdini
Phoebe Nicholls
as Polly Wright
Bill Nighy
as Edward Gardner
Tim McInnerny
as John Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph May
as Houdini's Assistant
Peter Mullan
as Sergeant Farmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $14,059,077
Production Companies
- Icon Productions
- Wendy Finerman Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FairyTale: A True Story about?
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
Who directed FairyTale: A True Story?
FairyTale: A True Story was directed by Charles Sturridge.
How long is FairyTale: A True Story?
FairyTale: A True Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was FairyTale: A True Story released?
FairyTale: A True Story was released on October 24, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in FairyTale: A True Story?
The main cast of FairyTale: A True Story includes Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole, Harvey Keitel.
Is FairyTale: A True Story worth watching?
FairyTale: A True Story has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.