Sleeping Beauty
Originally released in 1971. Sleeping Beauty is a family/fantasy film. directed by Walter Beck. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Juliane Korén, Vera Oelschlegel, and Helmut Schreiber
Synopsis
On the occasion of their daughter's birth, the king and queen give a lavish feast. Among the guests are twelve fairies who endow the infant in the cradle with all good qualities. As the king loathes diligence, he does not invite the thirteenth fairy - the fairy of diligence. A captain lets her slip into the castle and she casts a spell on Sleeping Beauty, wishing death upon her. The twelfth fairy transforms and mitigates the spell. On the day she turns fifteen, the princess is to sink into a hundred-year sleep after pricking her finger on a spindle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Beauty about?
On the occasion of their daughter's birth, the king and queen give a lavish feast. Among the guests are twelve fairies who endow the infant in the cradle with all good qualities. As the king loathe...
Who directed Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty was directed by Walter Beck.
How long is Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Sleeping Beauty released?
Sleeping Beauty was released on March 26, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sleeping Beauty?
The main cast of Sleeping Beauty includes Juliane Korén, Vera Oelschlegel, Helmut Schreiber, Burkhard Mann, Martin Hellberg.