The Brave Little Tailor
"The most suspenseful fairy tale adventure of your lifetime!"
Originally released in 1956. The Brave Little Tailor is a fantasy/family film. directed by Helmut Spieß. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kurt Schmidtchen, Christel Bodenstein, and Gisela Kretzschmar
Synopsis
When Prince Vain got his shirt fixed, he proclaims that he had slain two lizards in front of the tailor's house - "two in one strike". When the tailor swats seven flies at once, he sows himself a banner saying "seven in one strike", and together with his bird he starts a journey into the world to pronounce his deed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kurt Schmidtchen
as Das Tapfere Schneiderlein
Christel Bodenstein
as Traute
Gisela Kretzschmar
as Prinzessin Liebreich
Horst Drinda
as Prinz Eitel
Fred Kronström
as König Griesgram
Gerd Michael Henneberg
as Schatzmeister Gier
Fred Mahr
as Gärtner Sommer
Wolf Kaiser
as 1. Riese
Gerhard Frei
as 2. Riese
Ellen Plessow
as Schneidermeisterin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brave Little Tailor about?
When Prince Vain got his shirt fixed, he proclaims that he had slain two lizards in front of the tailor's house - "two in one strike". When the tailor swats seven flies at once, he sows himself a b...
Who directed The Brave Little Tailor?
The Brave Little Tailor was directed by Helmut Spieß.
How long is The Brave Little Tailor?
The Brave Little Tailor has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Brave Little Tailor released?
The Brave Little Tailor was released on September 27, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brave Little Tailor?
The main cast of The Brave Little Tailor includes Kurt Schmidtchen, Christel Bodenstein, Gisela Kretzschmar, Horst Drinda, Fred Kronström.