A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen). Starring Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Alfre Woodard, George Kirby, and Brock Peters. Narrated by Shelley Duvall.
Acting
Hines and Vereen's chemistry—two legends vibing in a fairy tale.
Production
Faerie Tale Theatre's signature cardboard-opulence aesthetic.
Director
Robert Iscove
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre, a 1982-1987 Showtime series that gathered serious Hollywood talent for children's stories.
Hines and Vereen were already Broadway legends—this was basically two Tony winners slumming it gloriously.
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