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Desire. Envy. Obsession. - Tale of Tales
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Title: Tale of Tales

Release Date: 14 May 2015

Runtime: 2h 14m

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Horror

Director: Archimede, Le Pacte, HanWay Films, New Sparta Films, Recorded Picture Company, RAI

Production Companies: Archimede, Le Pacte, HanWay Films, New Sparta Films, Recorded Picture Company, RAI

Overview: The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.4 (1640 votes)

Cast

  • Queen of Longtrellis: Salma Hayek Pinault
  • King of Strongcliff: Vincent Cassel
  • King of Highhills: Toby Jones
  • Imma: Shirley Henderson
  • Dora: Hayley Carmichael
  • Violet: Bebe Cave
  • Young Dora: Stacy Martin
  • Elias: Christian Lees
  • Jonah: Jonah Lees
  • Ogre: Guillaume Delaunay
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