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FairyTale: A True Story
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FairyTale: A True Story

1997-10-24 · 99 min · ★ 6.4

Fantasy · Drama · Mystery · Family

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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Directors
Charles Sturridge
Production companies
Icon Productions, Wendy Finerman Productions, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 14,059,077

Top Cast

Florence HoathFlorence HoathElsie Wright
Elizabeth EarlFrances Griffiths
Paul McGannPaul McGannArthur Wright
Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelHarry Houdini
Phoebe NichollsPhoebe NichollsPolly Wright
Bill NighyBill NighyEdward Gardner
Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyJohn Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph MayJoseph MayHoudini's Assistant
Peter MullanPeter MullanSergeant Farmer
Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorPeter Pan
Lara MorganJean Doyle
Adam FranksAdrian Doyle
Guy WitcherGuy WitcherDenis Doyle
Peter WightPeter WightNewspaper Editor
Anton LesserAnton LesserWounded Corporal
Bob PeckBob PeckHarry Briggs
Lynn FarleighLynn FarleighMrs. Thornton, the Teacher
David CalderDavid CalderHarold Snelling
Anthony CalfAnthony CalfGeoffrey Hodson

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