The Light Princess(1978)
The Light Princess Synopsis
Based on a short story by George MacDonald, a princess experiences constant weightlessness.
The Light Princess (1978) is a fantasy film directed by Andrew Gosling, released on December 24, 1978 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Stacy Dorning, John Fortune, Irene Handl and George A. Cooper. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Gosling
- Writers:
- George MacDonald, Ian Keill
- Producers:
- Ian Keill
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Light Princess Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Stacy Dorning
Stacy Dorning
as Princess
John Fortune
as Prince
Irene Handl
as Nanny
George A. Cooper
as King
Gwen Taylor
as Queen
Anna Quayle
as Makemnoit
Terence Bayler
as Lord Chamberlain
- Annette Robertson
Annette Robertson
as Maid
- Anthony Higginson
Anthony Higginson
as Bishop
Peter Bull
as Fat Frog (voice)
Kenneth Williams
as Thin Frog / Cat (voice)
James Hayter
as Owl (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Gosling, written by George MacDonald and Ian Keill, produced by Ian Keill.
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The Light Princess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Light Princess – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Light Princess online?
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Who stars in The Light Princess?
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The main cast of The Light Princess (1978) includes Stacy Dorning, John Fortune, Irene Handl, George A. Cooper and Gwen Taylor. The film was directed by Andrew Gosling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Light Princess released?
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The Light Princess was released on December 24, 1978 and runs for 56m.
Is The Light Princess worth watching?
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The Light Princess (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.