

The Swan
2023-09-27 · 17 min · ★ 6.8
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
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- Directors
- Wes Anderson
- Production companies
- American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rupert FriendNarrator / Adult Peter Watson
Ralph FiennesRoald Dahl
Eliel FordStagehand
Truman HanksStagehand
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