The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
1990-09-28 | 60 minutes
Plot Summary
Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. The youngest son of a simple peasant shows up to claim her, and the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts, setting several 'impossible" tasks for 'The Fool of the World' and his remarkable friends.
Cast
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Jimmy HibbertCrown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice)
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David SuchetNarrator (voice)
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Miriam MargolyesMother / Mrs. Woodcutter
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John WoodvineThe Chamberlain / Father (voice)
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Martin JarvisSharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
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Barbara WilsherePrincess Alexya
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Maurice Denham(voice)
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Robin Bailey(voice)
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Alan Rothwell(voice)