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FairyTale: A True Story

FairyTale: A True Story

Believe.

19976.41h 39m

Overview

In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.

Directed by Charles Sturridge
Written by Albert Ash, Ernie Contreras, Tom McLoughlin
Produced by Wendy Finerman, Bruce Davey
Box Office0Revenue: $14.1M

Top Cast

Florence Hoath

Florence Hoath

Elsie Wright

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Elizabeth Earl

Frances Griffiths

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Arthur Wright

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Harry Houdini

Phoebe Nicholls

Phoebe Nicholls

Polly Wright

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Edward Gardner

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

John Ferret, a Reporter

Joseph May

Joseph May

Houdini's Assistant

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Sergeant Farmer

Themes & Keywords

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About FairyTale: A True Story

FairyTale: A True Story is a fantasy, drama, mystery, family film released in 1997 exploring themes of fairy tale, fairy. Directed by Charles Sturridge, it stars Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Paul McGann. In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the true story of the Cottingley Fairies.

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