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6.9/10   174 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Jacques Demy (screenplay) and
Andrew Birkin (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
17 December 1972 (UK) more
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Tagline:
Come children of the universe, let Donovan take you away, far far away.
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thank God that it stars Donovan more (7 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Donovan ... The Piper

Donald Pleasence ... The Baron
Diana Dors ... Frau Poppendick

John Hurt ... Franz

Jack Wild ... Gavin
Michael Hordern ... Melius, Alchemist
Cathryn Harrison ... Lisa
Roger Hammond ... Karl
Roy Kinnear ... Burgermeister
Keith Buckley ... Mattio, Gypsy Leader
Peter Vaughan ... Bishop
Peter Eyre ... Priest
Hamilton Dyce ... Priest
Andre Van Gyseghem ... Chancellor
John Falconer ... Burger
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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Runtime:
90 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) | Iceland:12 | USA:G

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7 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
thank God that it stars Donovan, 3 June 2006
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Author: Lee Eisenberg (eisenberg.lee@gmail.com) from Portland, Oregon, USA

A previous reviewer said that this version is probably closer to the original version of the story than any other version with which we're familiar in this day and age. Given the portrayal of the bubonic plague, I would have to agree. And it only adds to the movie's quality that they cast Donovan as the title character. I should warn you that this movie is rather dark - but never gross - and not even trying to be "cute", so don't expect that. Also starring Jack Wild, John Hurt and Donald Pleasance.

One other thing is that "The Pied Piper" is (as far as I know) not officially available on video or DVD. It is available in the video/DVD store Movie Madness, here in Portland, Oregon. If you're ever in Portland, you should come to Movie Madness.

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