Beautiful Disney Production Of A Wonderful Fairytale. When an evil witch places a curse on an infant princess that will cause her to fall into eternal sleep on her 16th birthday, her three fairy godmothers whisk her away to a life of normality and ignorance of her birthright. But can they stave off the curse when the 16th year of age arrives? It upped the ante in costing for Disney, also taking a decade to…
Awaken to a World of Wonders!
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.
Top Cast
Mary Costa
Princess Aurora (voice)
Bill Shirley
Prince Phillip (voice)
Eleanor Audley
Maleficent (voice)
Verna Felton
Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
Barbara Luddy
Merryweather (voice)
Barbara Jo Allen
Fauna (voice)
Taylor Holmes
King Stefan (voice)
Bill Thompson
King Hubert (voice)
Marvin Miller
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Candy Candido
Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Bob Amsberry
Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Reviews
Now then, for any fans of the more recent "Maleficent" films - this is how it is supposed to be done! I think this film goes a long way to explaining why I almost always support the baddies in films. A princess ("Briar Rose") is born and the three good fairies are summoned to the Christening to bestow their blessings on the newborn. Just as the third is about to lavish her gift on the baby, the ominously evil witch…
FAQ about Sleeping Beauty
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 increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
When was Sleeping Beauty released?
Sleeping Beauty was released in 1959.
What genres does Sleeping Beauty belong to?
Sleeping Beauty is categorised as Fantasy, Animation, Romance, Family.
Who stars in Sleeping Beauty?
The cast of Sleeping Beauty includes Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Barbara Luddy.