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When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.


Stefanie Powers
Queen

Jonathan Brandis
Prince Wenceslas

Joan Fontaine
Queen Ludmilla

Perry King
Tunna

Oliver Milburn
Boleslav

Leo McKern
Duke Phillio

Charlotte Chatton
Princess Johanna

William Morgan Sheppard
Tomas

John Hallam
Gomon

Valentine Pelka
Brother Paul
Good King Wenceslas is a tv movie, action, romance, fantasy film released in 1994 exploring themes of fairy tale, royalty, christmas special. Directed by Michael Tuchner, it stars Stefanie Powers, Jonathan Brandis, Joan Fontaine. Based upon the true story that inpired the Christmas carol about a young king's care for his people.
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