The Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971)
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- G
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Family
- 22 Apr 1971 (UK)
- Movie
Beatrix Potter's most beloved characters spring to life in this live-action classic.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win.
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| Frederick Ashton | ... |
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
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Alexander Grant | ... |
Pigling Bland / Peter Rabbit
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Julie Wood | ... |
Mrs. Tittlemouse
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Keith Martin | ... |
Johnny Townmouse
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Ann Howard | ... |
Jemima Puddleduck
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Bob Mead | ... |
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Garry Grant | ... |
Alexander
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Sally Ashby | ... |
Mrs. Pettitoes / Tabitha
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Brenda Last | ... |
Black Berkshire Pig
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Michael Coleman | ... |
Jeremy Fisher
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Wayne Sleep | ... |
Squirrel Nutkin / Tom Thumb
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Lesley Collier | ... |
Hunca Munca
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Leslie Edwards | ... |
Owl
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Carol Ainsworth | ... |
Squirrel / Country Mouse
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Avril Bergen | ... |
Pig / Town Mouse
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Jill Cooke | ... |
Squirrel / Country Mouse
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Graham Fletcher | ... |
Pig / Town Mouse
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Bridget Goodricke | ... |
Squirrel / Country Mouse
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Suzanna Raymond | ... |
Pig / Town Mouse
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Rosemary Taylor | ... |
Squirrel / Country Mouse
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Anita Young | ... |
Pig
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| Erin Geraghty | ... |
Beatrix Potter
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| Joan Benham | ... |
Nurse
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Wilfred Babbage | ... |
Butler
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Directed by
| Reginald Mills | ||
Written by
| Beatrix Potter | ... | (stories) |
| Richard Goodwin | ... | (adapted for the screen by) and |
| Christine Edzard | ... | (adapted for the screen by) |
Produced by
| John Brabourne | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Goodwin | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Lanchbery | ||
Cinematography by
| Austin Dempster | ||
Editing by
| John Rushton | ||
Editorial Department
| Ian MacGregor-Scott | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Christine Edzard | ... | designer |
Art Direction by
| John Howell | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Christine Edzard | ||
Makeup Department
| Rotislav Doboujinsky | ... | masks |
Production Management
| Jim Brennan | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Causey | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Murray | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael Finlay | ... | painter |
| Gerald Larn | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Chris Kelly | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Tom Howard | ... | photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Freddie Cooper | ... | camera operator |
| Keith Hamshere | ... | still photographer |
| Keith Blake | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Cedric James | ... | assistant camera: second camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dulcie Midwinter | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Brian Culverhouse | ... | music reproduction |
| John Lanchbery | ... | conductor |
| Brian Culverhouse | ... | music producer (uncredited) |
| Michael Gray | ... | music engineer (uncredited) / music mixer (uncredited) |
| John Lanchbery | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maggie Unsworth | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Frederick Ashton | ... | choreographer |
| Edna Tromans | ... | publicist |
| Elisabeth Woodthorpe | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM-EMI (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- New Gold Entertainment (1971) (Italy)
- Kontinental (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- EMI Video (1980) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Pre Cert release)
- British Empire Films Australia (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2015) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Disney Channel (1986) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2011) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Talking Pictures TV (2021) (United Kingdom) (tv) (limited)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2015) (Australia) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Abbey Road Studios (music recorded at)
- EMI (soundtrack) (1971-2013)
- The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (orchestra)
- Warner Classics (soundtrack) (2013-present)
Storyline
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| Taglines | An ideal film for children, adults, ballet-lovers - and anyone who wants to see one of the most charming films in years. [Australia Theatrical] See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film has no dialogue. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Murder on the Orient Express: Interview with producer Richard Goodwin (2017). See more » |