The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
"WONDERFUL THRILLS! ADVENTURE! ROMANCE!"
Originally released in 1962. The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm is a fantasy/family film. directed by George Pal. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Karlheinz Böhm, and Claire Bloom
Synopsis
The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Directors
Top Cast
Laurence Harvey
as Wilhelm Grimm / Cobbler (segment "The Cobbler and the Elves")
Karlheinz Böhm
as Jacob Grimm
Claire Bloom
as Dorothea Grimm
Walter Slezak
as Stossel
Barbara Eden
as Greta Heinrich
Oskar Homolka
as The Duke ('The Dream')
Arnold Stang
as Rumpelstiltskin
Martita Hunt
as Anna Richter
Betty Garde
as Miss Bettenhausen
Bryan Russell
as Friedrich Grimm
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinerama Productions
- Bavaria Film
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm about?
The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, n...
Who directed The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was directed by George Pal.
How long is The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm released?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was released on August 7, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The main cast of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm includes Laurence Harvey, Karlheinz Böhm, Claire Bloom, Walter Slezak, Barbara Eden.