The Fisherman and His Wife
Brief Synopsis
An animated version of the children's story by the Grimm Brothers. A fisherman catches a magical fish and, much to the consternation of his wife, releases it. Her once-simple desire to improve their lot grows into an insatiable greed to control the entire universe.
Cast & Crew
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Danny Glover
Host ("Storybook Classics")
Jodie Foster
Narration
Diana Bryan
Illustrator
Jakob Grimm
From Story ("The Fisherman'S Wife")
Wilhelm Grimm
From Story ("The Fisherman'S Wife")
Van Dyke Parks
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Fisherman and His Wife, Fisherman's Wife, The, Storybook Classics (12/18/89)
Genre
Family
Release Date
1989
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
Synopsis
An animated version of the children's story by the Grimm Brothers. A fisherman catches a magical fish and, much to the consternation of his wife, releases it. Her once-simple desire to improve their lot grows into an insatiable greed to control the entire universe.
Film Details
Also Known As
Fisherman and His Wife, Fisherman's Wife, The, Storybook Classics (12/18/89)
Genre
Family
Release Date
1989
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
