The Tale of the Frog Prince

The Tale of the Frog Prince

1982 · 55 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

A spoiled, selfish princess's fate becomes entwined with a zany and witty frog with a secret past.

Directed by Eric Idle · Written by Eric Idle

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