Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Jan 1, 1989

0h 15m

★ 3.0

Overview

Mufaro's daughters are tested unknowingly to reveal which one is worthy enough to marry the king in this award-winning production, lush with Steptoe's magnificent paintings and a rich musical score.

Genres

Animation

Family

Production Companies

Weston Woods Studios

The Orchard

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Cast

Narrator

Terry Alexander

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

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