The Royal Hares (1960)

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Where you lose it, there you'll find it.

Based on the eponymous fairy tale by Peter Asbjørnsen, this is the story of a young man named Hans, who is given a magical flute that can shepherd any living creature. The King's daughter wishes for hares, and Hans agrees to help. However, soon he finds himself in trouble when the royal family wish for the flute itself. With quick thinking and a few tricks up his sleeve, Hans must navigate the whims of the royal court and protect himself from their avaricious intentions.

Date of release

1960-04-22

Runtime

21m

Genres

Animation, Fantasy, Comedy

Director

Vladimir Polkovnikov

Casting

• Lev Shabarin — Hans
• Aleksandra Denisova — Mother
• Elena Ponsova — The Old Woman
• Sergei Tseits — The King
• Irina Kartashyova — The Queen
• Galina Novozhilova — The Princess
• Georgi Millyar — The Minister

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