Storyline

A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.

Key Information

Director Christine Edzard
Writers Hans Christian Andersen, Christine Edzard
Studio Sands Films
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Hans Christian Andersen

Ann Firbank

Ann Firbank

The Mother

Tasneem Maqsood

The Little Match Girl

John Tordoff

John Tordoff

The Tramp

John Dalby

Queen Victoria

Johanna Sonnex

Little Ida

Gerd Larsen

Ballet Mistress

Patricia Napier

The Lettuce

Graham Fletcher

Prince Potato

Lesley Collier

Princess Ida

Christopher Carr

Pea

Wendy Ellis

Cauliflower / Celery

Frequently Asked Questions

Stories from a Flying Trunk was released on November 1, 1979.

The runtime of Stories from a Flying Trunk is 1h 28m.

Stories from a Flying Trunk is a Music, Fantasy, Family movie.

Stories from a Flying Trunk is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Stories from a Flying Trunk was directed by Christine Edzard.

The main cast of Stories from a Flying Trunk includes Murray Melvin, Ann Firbank, Tasneem Maqsood.

Stories from a Flying Trunk is originally in English.