The Phoenix and the Carpet
93 mins
Relive the magic in this new 90 minute movie of the classic BBC series! Embark on marvelous adventures with THE PHOENIX AND THE CARPET! Jane, Robert, Cyril, and Anthea hope for "something to happen" and their wish is granted most spectacularly! Quite by accident, they become the owners of an ancient talking bird, the Phoenix, when it hatches from a magnificent egg after 2,000 years of rest. With his encouragement, the children climb aboard his magic carpet and are transported anywhere they want to go -- to tropical islands, in search of treasures, and on daring rescues! With a magical mix of fantasy and fun, THE PHOENIX AND THE CARPET is an extraordinary journey for the whole family!
Miriam Margolyes
Cook
Ivan Berry
Robert
Ben Simpson
Cyril
Charlotte Chinn
Jane
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
Mary Waterhouse
Mother
Nicola Redmond
Amelia
Ian Keith
Father
Michael Kerrigan
Director
Anna Home
Executive Producer
Ken Brinsley
Cinematography
Peter Tyler
Cinematography
Belinda Cottrell
Editor
Angela Grosvenor
Casting Director
George Kyriakides
Production Design
Joan Wadge
Costume Designer
Helen Cresswell
Screenplay