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Richard Chamberlain, Gemma Craven, Annette Crosbie, Edith Evans, Christopher Gable ... see more see more... , Michael Hordern , Margaret Lockwood , Kenneth More , Julian Orchard , Lally Bowers , Sherrie Hewson , John Turner , Keith Skinner , Polly Williams , Norman Bird , Ray Barraclough , Peter Graves , Geoffrey Bayldon , Tim Barrett , André Morell , Myrtle Reed , Tessa Dahl , Eva Reuber-Staier , Patrick Jordan , Rocky Taylor , Rosalind Ayres , Valentine Dyall , Gerald Sim , Bryan Forbes , Ina Clare

Filmed in Austria, this British-made musical retells the story of Cinderella as it is found in books of fairy tales. The Prince, Edward, is played by Richard Chamberlain, Cinderella by Gemma Craven. I... read more read more...n her role as the Prince's witty mother, Dame Edith Evans provides many of the movie's highlights. The musical score and songs written by Richard Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, who also provided the music to the movie Mary Poppins, were nominated for Academy Awards. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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G, 2 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Release Date: April 11, 1976

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DVD Release Date: October 2, 2001

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  • scrambledegg7
    December 30, 2011
    scrambledegg7
    Overall, this is a cute little retelling of Cinderella, with likable songs by the Sherman Brothers and some fantastic dance numbers. However, it runs into the same problem many adaptations of Cinderella do: Cinderella herself is a boring character. She goes along with what she is... read more told to do and seldom seems to have any thoughts not actually put into her head. Some adaptations make Cinderella an extremely kind character who is loyal and loving to her stepfamily because thinking ill of anyone is impossible. Some make her feisty and independent but set up a clear reason why she has to stay in her abusive home. Unfortunately, The Slipper and the Rose goes neither way, so Cinderella remains a bland character. I rooted for the Prince, but Cinderella barely even registered on my radar.

    Now, all that to say... this isn't at all a bad movie. Like I said, the songs are fun, and all the characters except for Cinderella herself are interesting to watch (the Fairy Godmother especially has some fun new character aspects in this version). It's a cute story but doesn't delve far enough beyond fairy tale archetypes to flesh out the characters I wanted them to.
  • kluroda01
    November 23, 2009
    kluroda01
    best version of cinderella hands down, and one of the VERY few musicals i like. definitely add to your collection
  • firstrainbowrose
    January 23, 2008
    firstrainbowrose
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  • sewmorefun
    November 22, 2007
    sewmorefun
    A childhood dream. I saw it once but I couldn't remember the name. It took years until I saw it again. Wonderful music. A different twist to the old tale.
  • sarahvolleyanyone08
    October 6, 2007
    sarahvolleyanyone08
    One of the Greastest Cinderella movies anyone could see! It's one of the best movies and has an amazing score of music!
  • lulutheneko
    May 27, 2007
    lulutheneko
    I loved this movie when i was younger everything seemed so mystical! but recently I saw it and I noticed how cheesey it was! lol but the musical numbers and the costume designs are really nice and detailed, so I can say that this is a classic that everyone should see at least onc... read moree ;)
  • bekahjonelson
    October 25, 2006
    bekahjonelson
    "There's a prearranged spot in the family plot where my royal bones will go!" I could watch that scene over and over and laugh every time.
  • rachelvickers
    August 28, 2006
    rachelvickers
    The Sherman Brothers have done it again with a tuneful score that lifts this film into the hearts of everyone who sees it.
    Look for amazing performances from the ENTIRE cast. How many movies can you say THAT about?

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Vincent Canby
May 9, 2005
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
September 26, 2005
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