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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0014381682427
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Release Date: May 02, 2000
Running Time: 143 minutes
Sales Rank: 52773
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1976
Editorial Review:
Description:
The Slipper and the Rose is a grand musical adventure in the tradition of The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady. This lavish production features Richard Chamberlain in a spirited retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale, and the Academy Award-nominated score is provided by the Oscar-winning song-writing duo the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). The Slipper and the Rose is a brilliant mix of fantasy and realism that will enchant viewers of all ages. No musical collection would be complete without this romantically delightful film. Audio commentary by director Bryan Forbes (The Stepford Wives, King Rat). Video interview with the Sherman Brothers. Promotional featurette--Cinderella Story: The Making of 'The Slipper and the Rose.' Available for the first time on home video in its complete, full-length version. 143 minutes. AC-3 Soundtrack. 16x9 anamorphic widescreen transfer.
Amazon.com:
You know the story: Cinderella rides in a magical pumpkin to the ball, enchants the prince, and flees at midnight. He finds her slipper and tracks her down, and they live happily ever after. But wait! In The Slipper and the Rose, it turns out there's more to the life of a prince than being charming. The king prefers to choose the prince's wife, one of proper social station who would provide a strong political alliance to ward off the kingdom's enemies. That's one of the twists in this 1976 British take on the classic fairy tale, one of a long line of musical versions.
The disgruntled prince, who's as much of a focal point here as the lady with the footwear, is played by Richard Chamberlain, during the years when he was taking on the classics and had not yet been crowned king of the TV miniseries. He displays a pleasant voice opposite Gemma Craven as Cinderella, and veteran character actor Michael Hordern as the king leads the supporting ensemble. Add lavish sets and lush scenery (partially filmed in Austria), humor, fun choreography, and an Oscar-nominated score full of charming songs by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman (veterans of such Disney movies as Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book, and who also cowrote the script with director Bryan Forbes), and you have a grand, engaging family musical. The 143-minute running time and dreamy, deliberate pace might test the patience of antsy viewers, but this is the first time The Slipper and the Rose has been available on video in its uncut version, and its legion of fans wouldn't have it any other way. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - loved it!
I have loved this movie ever since I was little. I was very happy to finally find it on DVD and I was very pleased with the quality. Its a great Cindarella story and worth every penny! But it is a musical, so if you don't like a lot of singing and dancing you might want to pass on this.
Rating: - I love The Slipper and The Rose!
This is a truly enchanting musical version of the Cinderella story. I first watched this as a young girl and I've recently watched the DVD a number of times. I was amazed that even though over 10 years have passed I remembered most of the story, including song lyrics and dialogue...obviously it made a big impression on me the first time around! Watching the film as an adult is a real treat. There is a lavish quality to every aspect - from the beautiful costumes to the stunning landscape and gauzy ... Read More
Rating: - an adult fairy tale
This is a wonderful musical version of "Cinderella", which i may add is not a Children's fairy tale, it has only been reduced down so that children will get the gist of the tale. But back to the movie, it's amazing. musical lovers will be in heaven, i know i was. The music is cheesy but in the way that you love and are too taken for a ride. you won't be disappointed if you're not a man. (if you're a man and enjoyed it, KUDOS!)
Rating: - Buy this dvd!
I absolutely love this movie, saw it for the first time as a kid, had an old video version, which I taped off tv. The dvd is so much better, you get to see it restored and uncut. Awesome, one of the best musicals made, love the music!
Rating:  - Wimperella....
I normally don't take the time out for a review, but I am now.
I probably own at least a dozen different Cinderella movies, and this has to be one of the weakest.
Cinderella herself is a total weakling. She is entirely passive. Everything happens to her - she really doesn't take an active roll. She lets her stepmother take everything away from her. She lets herself be bossed by the stepsisters. She lets herself be talked out of marrying the prince. This Cinderella NEVER ... Read More
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