The Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971)

Beatrix Potter's most beloved characters spring to life in this live-action classic.

Director:

Reginald Mills

Writers:

Beatrix Potter (stories), Richard Goodwin (adapted for the screen by)

Stars:

Frederick Ashton, Alexander Grant, Julie Wood

Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frederick Ashton	...	Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
Alexander Grant	...	Pigling Bland / Peter Rabbit
Julie Wood	...	Mrs. Tittlemouse
Keith Martin	...	Johnny Townmouse
Ann Howard	...	Jemima Puddleduck
Bob Mead	...	Fox (as Robert Mead)
Garry Grant	...	Alexander
Sally Ashby	...	Mrs. Pettitoes / Tabitha
Brenda Last	...	Black Berkshire Pig
Michael Coleman	...	Jeremy Fisher
Wayne Sleep	...	Squirrel Nutkin / Tom Thumb
Lesley Collier	...	Hunca Munca
Leslie Edwards	...	Owl
Carol Ainsworth	...	Squirrel / Country Mouse
Avril Bergen	...	Pig / Town Mouse

Storyline

Beatrix Potter's most beloved characters spring to life in this live-action classic.

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Plot Keywords:

author name in title | ballet | 

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Taglines:

Live Action with Dancers of the Royal Ballet

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Genres:

Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film has no dialogue.

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Connections

Referenced in Making 'Murder on the Orient Express' (2004)

User Reviews

Fantastic production

I caught this on HBO years ago, and was dazzled by the production values. I was even more stunned by the fact that it was a 1971 production: a period in film that was very transitional for children's venues. The sets, costumes and dancing are all executed with a great amount of care in this production. Grab a copy for your kids or grandkids, and watch it with them. You won't be dissapointed.

One can only hope that it will see a DVD release someday.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1971 (UK)

Also Known As:

Peter Rabbit and Tales of Beatrix Potter

Box Office

Gross USA:

$35,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

GW Films, EMI Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1