The Selfish Giant

November. 26,1971      
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but then winter sets in permanently. Children's classic story by Oscar Wilde.

Paul Hecht as  Narrator (voice)

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