Rapunzel(1983)
Rapunzel Synopsis
A sinister witch steals the baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife and names her Rapunzel. Determined to keep Rapunzel for herself, the witch locks her up in a tall tower all alone, with no way in or out except by climbing her long, braided hair. Wonders and dangers occur when the girl meets a handsome prince.
Rapunzel (1983) is a fantasy, romance, family and tv movie film directed by Gilbert Cates, released on February 5, 1983 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Shelley Duvall, Jeff Bridges, Gena Rowlands and Roddy McDowall. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Gilbert Cates
- Writers:
- David Wyles
- Producers:
- Jonathan T. Taplin, Shelley Duvall
- Composer:
- Lennie Niehaus
- Production:
- Gaylord Productions, Platypus Productions
- Status:
- Released
Rapunzel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shelley Duvall
as Rapunzel / Marie, Rapunzel's Mother / Self - Host
Jeff Bridges
as The Prince / Claude, Rapunzel's Father
Gena Rowlands
as The Witch
Roddy McDowall
as Narrator
Phil Fondacaro
as Munchkin
- Sal Fondacaro
Sal Fondacaro
as Munchkin
- George Rossitto
George Rossitto
as Munchkin
Gil Cates Jr.
as Pierrot, the Macaw (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Gilbert Cates, written by David Wyles, produced by Jonathan T. Taplin and Shelley Duvall.
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Rapunzel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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Rapunzel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rapunzel online?
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Who stars in Rapunzel?
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The main cast of Rapunzel (1983) includes Shelley Duvall, Jeff Bridges, Gena Rowlands, Roddy McDowall and Phil Fondacaro. The film was directed by Gilbert Cates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rapunzel released?
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Rapunzel was released on February 5, 1983 and runs for 58m.
Is Rapunzel worth watching?
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Rapunzel (1983) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.