The Pied Piper
"Come children of the universe, let Donovan take you away, far far away."
Originally released in 1972. The Pied Piper is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Jacques Demy.
Starring Donovan, Diana Dors, and Donald Pleasence
Synopsis
Greed, corruption, ignorance, and disease. Midsummer, 1349: the Black Death reaches northern Germany. Minstrels go to Hamelin for the Mayor's daughter's wedding to the Baron's son. He wants her dowry to pay his army while his father taxes the people to build a cathedral he thinks will save his soul. A local apothecary who's a Jew seeks a treatment for the plague; the priests charge him with witchcraft. One of the minstrels, who has soothed the Mayor's daughter with his music, promises to rid the town of rats for the fee. The Mayor agrees, then renigs. In the morning, the plague, the Jew's trial, and the Piper's revenge come at once.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Goodtimes Enterprises
- Sagittarius Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pied Piper about?
Greed, corruption, ignorance, and disease. Midsummer, 1349: the Black Death reaches northern Germany. Minstrels go to Hamelin for the Mayor's daughter's wedding to the Baron's son. He wants her dow...
Who directed The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper was directed by Jacques Demy.
How long is The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Pied Piper released?
The Pied Piper was released on December 27, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pied Piper?
The main cast of The Pied Piper includes Donovan, Diana Dors, Donald Pleasence, Roy Kinnear, John Hurt.