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FairyTale: A True Story 1997 Directed by Charles Sturridge

Believe.

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.

Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $14,059,077
Release Date 24 October 1997
99 mins
Cast
Florence Hoath Elsie Wright
Elizabeth Earl Frances Griffiths
Paul McGann Arthur Wright
Peter O'Toole Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harvey Keitel Harry Houdini
Phoebe Nicholls Polly Wright
Bill Nighy Edward Gardner
Tim McInnerny John Ferret, a Reporter
Joseph May Houdini's Assistant
Peter Mullan Sergeant Farmer
Anna Chancellor Peter Pan
Lara Morgan Jean Doyle
Adam Franks Adrian Doyle
Guy Witcher Denis Doyle
Peter Wight Newspaper Editor
Anton Lesser Wounded Corporal
Bob Peck Harry Briggs
Lynn Farleigh Mrs. Thornton, the Teacher
David Calder Harold Snelling
Anthony Calf Geoffrey Hodson
Benjamin Whitrow Mr. Binley
Barbara Hicks City Woman
Paul Popplewell Second Soldier
Ina Clough Lady Calling to Fairies
Tom Sturridge Hab, a Fairy
Tom Georgeson Reporter
Anna Brecon Elabigathe, a Fairy
Bill Stewart Chess MC
Mel Gibson Frances' Father (uncredited)