Peter and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic masterpiece, first performed in Russia in 1936, has been lauded not only for the spectacular musical score, but also for the story itself--of a young boy who outwits a wily wolf. George Daugherty brings this timeless tale to modern audiences by seamlessly weaving live-action with animation and music by the RCA Symphony Orchestra. The story opens as a grandfather (Lloyd Bridges) hosts his daughter (Kirstie Alley) and grandson (Ross Malinger from Sleepless in Seattle) during a visit to his country cottage. After lunch, the trio settles in as grandfather recounts "The Story" of Peter's adventures with a bird, cat, and dizzy duck on the outskirts "of a very dark forest." The film morphs into a clever cartoon designed by the legendary Chuck Jones (of Wile E. Coyote fame). The "story within a story" leaps to life while the accompanying musical instruments also emerge as playful personalities.
Featured Crew
| Chuck Jones | Executive Consultant |
| David Ka Lik Wong | Unit Production Manager |
| Linda Rockstroh | Associate Producer |
| Elaine Suranie | First Assistant Director |
| Barbara Divisek | Casting |
| Melinda Lawton | Title Designer |
| Scott Meehan | Art Direction |
| Kelly Tartan | First Assistant Editor |
| George Daugherty | Conductor |
| Carol A. Ogihara | First Assistant Camera |
