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Donkey Skin (1970)

“The skin of an animal hid her captivating beauty that only a prince could discover!”

7.2/10 · 569 votes 1h 30m ComedyFantasyRomanceMusic

#8 of 17 films from 1970 #595 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jacques Demy · Written by Charles Perrault, Jacques Demy

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Overview

A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.

Cast

Catherine Deneuveas Princess 'Donkey Skin'/ The Queen
Jacques Perrinas Prince Charming
Jean Maraisas The King
Delphine Seyrigas The Fairy
Fernand Ledouxas The Red King
Micheline Presleas The Red Queen
Sacha Pitoëffas The Prime Minister
Henri Crémieuxas The Chief Doctor
Pierre Reppas Thibaut
Louise Chevalieras The Old Farmer
Patrick Préjeanas Allard
Michel Delahayeas The Second Minister
Rosalie Vardaas Extra (uncredited)
Anne Germainas Princess 'Donkey Skin' (singing voice)

Facts

Release dateDecember 16, 1970
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1970 average of 116 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance, Music
Original titlePeau d'âne
LanguageFR
Box office$13,200,000
IMDbtt0066207

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The Young Girls of RochefortThe Young Girls of Rochefort1967 · ★ 7.7 · 2h 6m The Umbrellas of CherbourgThe Umbrellas of Cherbourg1964 · ★ 7.4 · 1h 33m

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Questions

How long is Donkey Skin?
Donkey Skin runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Donkey Skin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 569 votes, which places it #8 of 17 films released in 1970 in this index (top 59%) and #595 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Donkey Skin?
Donkey Skin was directed by Jacques Demy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964).
Who stars in Donkey Skin?
Catherine Deneuve as Princess 'Donkey Skin'/ The Queen; Jacques Perrin as Prince Charming; Jean Marais as The King; Delphine Seyrig as The Fairy; Fernand Ledoux as The Red King; Micheline Presle as The Red Queen.
Where can I watch the trailer for Donkey Skin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33298.

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