The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm is a 1962 fantasy movie directed by George Pal and Henry Levin, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Laurence Harvey, Karlheinz Böhm and Claire Bloom.
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 answers
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, 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."
When was The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm released?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was released on 7 August 1962.
How long is The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm runs 2h 20m.
Who made The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm was directed by George Pal and Henry Levin.
Where can I watch The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm?
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm is available on Plex and Tubi TV.
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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
- Ian Wolfe as Gruber
- Tammy Marihugh as Pauline Grimm