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Hansel and Gretel (1987)Based on the fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel are trapped in the deceptively decorated house of the witch Griselda who wishes to fatten Hansel so that he may be baked ... See full summary » Director:Len Talan |
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Based on the fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel are trapped in the deceptively decorated house of the witch Griselda who wishes to fatten Hansel so that he may be baked into a delicious gingerbread treat. Written by Jeff Hole <jeffhole@aol.com>
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They lost their way... but found a magical adventure! See more »Parents Guide:
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24 December 1989 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Cannon Movie Tales: Hansel and Gretel See more »Filming Locations:
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Music Adaption by Michael Cohen
Lyrics by Enid Futterman and Nancy Weems
Performed by Children
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The US. theatrical release was cancelled when Rumpelstiltskin flopped at the box-office. See more »Crazy Credits
A gingerbread man is displayed to the left side of the screen during the end credits. He later winks at the audience. See more »Soundtracks
"The Witch Is Dead"Music Adaption by Michael Cohen
Lyrics by Enid Futterman and Nancy Weems
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I have not seen all of the Cannon Movie Tales but so far I like this one best. This fairy tale was always interesting as a kid because of the house made of cookies and candy. Which kid would not love to find that! The candy house really came across as real so well done on the makers there. The story is pretty true adaptation but more elaborated. I'm glad they didn't make the mother so cold as in the original tale where she didn't seem to care about them. Nicola Stapleton was a nice little Snow White and plays the role of Gretl eagerly well but so does Hansel. But the real star is the evil witch, she is so ugly and scary, really I wouldn't want to be trapped in that house with her even not as adult. And all that sugary food shown it makes you want to have pie and cake for real! I think the movie found the perfect balance between scary (the witch) and sweet (thanks to the songs).