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The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death (1988)

Movie 24 min

Because of kind acts toward three beggars, an honest soldier returning from war is given a magical sack, an unbeatable deck of cards, a ruby whistle and a comparable dance, which he uses to save a kingdom and to foil Death.

Jim Henson Director Anthony Minghella Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 15, 1988
Runtime
24 min
Language

Cast

John Hurt John Hurt The Storyteller Bob Peck Bob Peck The Soldier Stuart Richman Fiddling Beggar Walter Sparrow Walter Sparrow Card Trick Beggar John Franklyn-Robbins John Franklyn-Robbins Tzar Ishia Bennison Tzarina Jan Chappell Jan Chappell The Soldier's Wife Gavin Knights The Soldier's Son David Fleeshman David Fleeshman Innkeeper Alistair Fullarton Death/Devil Brian Henson Brian Henson The Storyteller's Dog David Alan Barclay David Alan Barclay Devil Michael Bayliss Devil Marcus Clarke Devil Richard Coombs Richard Coombs Devil John Eccleston John Eccleston Devil Geoff Felix Devil Mike Quinn Mike Quinn Devil

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death about?
Because of kind acts toward three beggars, an honest soldier returning from war is given a magical sack, an unbeatable deck of cards, a ruby whistle and a comparable dance, which he uses to save a kingdom and to foil Death.
Who directed The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death?
The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death?
The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death stars John Hurt, Bob Peck, Stuart Richman, Walter Sparrow.
When was The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death released?
The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death is a 1988 film.
Where can I watch The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death?
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