Movie

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow

198824m

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Director: Steve Barron
Release date: 1988-06-26
Runtime: 24m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Storyteller: Sapsorrow

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow is a 1988 movie in the Fantasy and Family genres, directed by Steve Barron, starring John Hurt, Alison Doody and James Wilby. It has a runtime of 24 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Storyteller: Sapsorrow in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A beautiful princess seeking to escape an arranged marriage, flees to a distant kingdom and disguises herself as a loathsome hag. But then she falls in love with the new kingdom's prince.

Cast

John Hurt

The Storyteller

Alison Doody

Sapsorrow

James Wilby

Prince

Jennifer Saunders

Badsister 1

Dawn French

Badsister 2

Geoffrey Bayldon

King

Tim Barker

Minister

Robert Tygner

Badger/Squirrel/Birds

David Greenaway

Badger/Squirrel/Birds

Mak Wilson

Badger/Squirrel/Birds

Brian Henson

The Storyteller's Dog

Kate Williams

Chief Maid

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Storyteller: Sapsorrow in United States?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Storyteller: Sapsorrow on Netflix?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Storyteller: Sapsorrow?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow has a runtime of 24 minutes (24 minutes).

Who stars in The Storyteller: Sapsorrow?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow stars John Hurt, Alison Doody, James Wilby, Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French.

When did The Storyteller: Sapsorrow come out?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow is a 1988 movie directed by Steve Barron.

What genre is The Storyteller: Sapsorrow?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow is Fantasy and Family film.

Who directed The Storyteller: Sapsorrow?+

The Storyteller: Sapsorrow was directed by Steve Barron.