In the medieval town of Hamelin, a cunning mayor faces an overwhelming rat problem until the mysterious Pied Piper (Van Johnson), arrives with his magical tune “In the Hall of the Mountain King”. When the mayor betrays the deal, the Piper seeks justice, in a thrilling showdown that only a brave disabled boy named Paul can help resolve.
Original title: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957)
Director: Bretaigne Windust
Writers: Irving Taylor, Hal Stanley, Robert Browning
Main actors:
Van Johnson – Pied Piper / Truson
Claude Rains – Mayor of Hamelin
Lori Nelson – Mara
Jim Backus – King’s Emissary
Kay Starr – John’s Mother
Genres: Musical, Fantasy, Literary Fairytale
Release date: November 26, 1957 (USA)
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