Faerie Tale Theatre: Hansel and Gretel (1984)
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The Grimms' grim tale of two crafty children who cross paths with an evil, gingerbread cottage-dwelling crone is the subject of this episode from the made-for-TV series Faerie Tale Theatre. Abandoned in the forest by their penniless father (well-known character actor Paul Dooley) and his new wife, siblings Hansel (Ricky Schroeder) and Gretel (Bridgette Anderson) come upon a lovely cottage made of gingerbread and candy -- but its inhabitant is far from sweet (Joan Collins, in a dual role as both the stepmother and the witch). ~ Carrie Downes, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rick Schroder, Bridgette Andersen, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Frawley
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Faerie Tale Theatre: Hansel and Gretel
The Grimms' grim tale of two crafty children who cross paths with an evil, gingerbread cottage-dwelling crone is the subject of this episode from the made-for-TV series Faerie Tale Theatre. Abandoned in the forest by their penniless father (well-known character actor Paul Dooley) and his new wife, siblings Hansel (Ricky Schroeder) and Gretel (Bridgette Anderson) come upon a lovely cottage made of gingerbread and candy -- but its inhabitant is far from sweet (Joan Collins, in a dual role as both the stepmother and the witch). ~ Carrie Downes, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 49 mins
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- Director(s):
- James Frawley
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family & Kids
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