FairyTale: A True Story(1997)
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FairyTale: A True Story Synopsis
In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.
FairyTale: A True Story (1997) is a fantasy, drama, mystery and family film directed by Charles Sturridge, released on October 24, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann and Peter O'Toole. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 126 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Sturridge
- Writers:
- Ernie Contreras, Albert Ash, Tom McLoughlin
- Producers:
- Bruce Davey, Wendy Finerman
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Coulter
- Composer:
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Production:
- Icon Productions, Wendy Finerman Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $14,059,077
- Status:
- Released
FairyTale: A True Story (1997) Trailer
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FairyTale: A True Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Florence Hoath
as Elsie Wright
- Elizabeth Earl
Elizabeth Earl
as Frances Griffiths
Paul McGann
as Arthur Wright
Peter O'Toole
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey Keitel
as Harry Houdini
Phoebe Nicholls
as Polly Wright
Bill Nighy
as Edward Gardner
Tim McInnerny
as John Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph May
as Houdini's Assistant
Peter Mullan
as Sergeant Farmer
Anna Chancellor
as Peter Pan
- Lara Morgan
Lara Morgan
as Jean Doyle
Key crew
Directed by Charles Sturridge, written by Ernie Contreras, Albert Ash and Tom McLoughlin, produced by Bruce Davey and Wendy Finerman.
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FairyTale: A True Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 126 ratings.
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FairyTale: A True Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch FairyTale: A True Story online?
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FairyTale: A True Story (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in FairyTale: A True Story?
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The main cast of FairyTale: A True Story (1997) includes Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann, Peter O'Toole and Harvey Keitel. The film was directed by Charles Sturridge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was FairyTale: A True Story released?
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FairyTale: A True Story was released on October 24, 1997 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is FairyTale: A True Story worth watching?
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FairyTale: A True Story (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 126 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for FairyTale: A True Story?
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Yes. The official FairyTale: A True Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.