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The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess

An enchanting classic destined to capture your heart and free your spirit.

19946.61h 29m

Overview

The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love.

Directed by Richard Rich
Written by Brian Nissen, Richard Rich, Bruce Woodside
Produced by Jared F. Brown, Richard Rich
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $9.8M

Top Cast

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Lord Rothbart (voice)

Howard McGillin

Howard McGillin

Prince Derek (voice)

Michelle Nicastro

Michelle Nicastro

Princess Odette (voice)

Liz Callaway

Liz Callaway

Princess Odette (singing voice)

John Cleese

John Cleese

Jean-Bob (voice)

Steven Wright

Steven Wright

Mr. Lorenzo "Speed" Trudgealong (voice)

Steve Vinovich

Steve Vinovich

Lieutenant Puffin (voice)

Mark Harelik

Mark Harelik

Lord Rogers (voice)

James Arrington

James Arrington

Chamberlain (voice)

Davis Gaines

Davis Gaines

Chamberlain (singing voice)

Themes & Keywords

princesskingdomcartoonmusicalromcomswan

About The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess is a family, animation, fantasy, adventure, comedy film released in 1994 exploring themes of princess, kingdom, cartoon, musical, romcom, swan. Directed by Richard Rich, it stars Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Michelle Nicastro. The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love.

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