Nursery Rhymes
Originally released in 1982. Nursery Rhymes is a family/music film. directed by Mike Milburn-Foster. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Isla St Clair, Floella Benjamin, and Martin Carthy
Synopsis
70 favourite traditional songs and rhymes presented as a pop-up book which comes to life through animation, puppetry & live performances. The beautiful visual world draws on the work of such classic children's illustrators as Arthur Rackham (Peter Pan) & John Tenniel (Alice in Wonderland). A delightful musical score by Tony & Grammy winning composer John Du Prez, features everything form Northumbrian pipes to Baroque orchestra, folk guitar, early instruments, military band, fairground organ & even a singing sheep (courtesy of Percy Edwards).
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Granada Ventures Ltd.
- AB+C Longman Video
- ADS, California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nursery Rhymes about?
70 favourite traditional songs and rhymes presented as a pop-up book which comes to life through animation, puppetry & live performances. The beautiful visual world draws on the work of such class...
Who directed Nursery Rhymes?
Nursery Rhymes was directed by Mike Milburn-Foster.
How long is Nursery Rhymes?
Nursery Rhymes has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Nursery Rhymes released?
Nursery Rhymes was released on March 31, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nursery Rhymes?
The main cast of Nursery Rhymes includes Isla St Clair, Floella Benjamin, Martin Carthy, Shirley Collins, Valentine Dyall.