The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird

The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird

A modern fairy story... for young and old!

1953 · 63 min · ★ 7.2 · Fantasy, Animation

A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherdess are aided by Wonderbird in their escape from a ruthless dictator

Directed by Paul Grimault · Written by Jacques Prévert

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Cast

Pierre Brasseur Bird (voice)
Serge Reggiani Chimney Sweep (voice)
Anouk Aimée Shepherdess (voice)
Fernand Ledoux King (voice)
Etienne Decroux High-Howler (voice)
Roger Blin Blind Man (Voice)
Yves Deniaud Police Chief (voice)
Marcel Pérès Beastmaster (voice)
Maurice Schutz Old Beggar (voice)
Félix Oudart Sententious (voice)

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