Sleeping Beauty
"Awaken to a World of Wonders!"
Originally released in 1959. Sleeping Beauty is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Clyde Geronimi. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, and Eleanor Audley
Synopsis
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (5,382 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$51.6M
8.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mary Costa
as Princess Aurora (voice)
Bill Shirley
as Prince Phillip (voice)
Eleanor Audley
as Maleficent (voice)
Verna Felton
as Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
Barbara Luddy
as Merryweather (voice)
Barbara Jo Allen
as Fauna (voice)
Taylor Holmes
as King Stefan (voice)
Bill Thompson
as King Hubert (voice)
Marvin Miller
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Candy Candido
as Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $51,600,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Beauty about?
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasing...
Who directed Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty was directed by Clyde Geronimi.
How long is Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Sleeping Beauty released?
Sleeping Beauty was released on February 17, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sleeping Beauty?
The main cast of Sleeping Beauty includes Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Barbara Luddy.
Is Sleeping Beauty worth watching?
Sleeping Beauty has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 5,382 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.