The Magic Fountain
The Magic Fountain ★★ 1961
Three princes search for a magic fountain whose waters will cure their ailing father. Two of them, however, take the evil course and are turned into ravens by a wicked dwarf. Based on the fairy tale “Das Wasser des Lebens” by the Brothers Grimm. 82m/C VHS . Peter Nestler, Helmo Kinderman, Josef Marz, Catherine Hansen, Cedric Hardwicke; D: Allan David.
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Zhar-ptitsa (Russian)
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Russian folktales
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