Donkey Skin
"The skin of an animal hid her captivating beauty that only a prince could discover!"
Originally released in 1970. Donkey Skin is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Jacques Demy.
Starring Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Perrin, and Jean Marais
Synopsis
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (539 votes)
Box Office
$13.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catherine Deneuve
as Princess 'Donkey Skin'
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
Sacha Pitoëff
as The Prime Minister
Henri Crémieux
as The Chief Doctor
Pierre Repp
as Thibaut
Louise Chevalier
as The Old Farmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $13,200,000
Production Companies
- Marianne Productions
- Parc Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donkey Skin about?
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.
Who directed Donkey Skin?
Donkey Skin was directed by Jacques Demy.
How long is Donkey Skin?
Donkey Skin has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Donkey Skin released?
Donkey Skin was released on December 16, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Donkey Skin?
The main cast of Donkey Skin includes Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Perrin, Jean Marais, Delphine Seyrig, Fernand Ledoux.
Is Donkey Skin worth watching?
Donkey Skin has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 539 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.