Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)

Episode Overview

In this delightful retelling of the timeless tale, Christopher Reeves and Bernadette Peters bring to life the story of a lovely princess cursed by a wicked witch. The malevolent spell declares that on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and meet her doom. Fortunately, a benevolent fairy alters the curse, transforming death into a deep slumber. When the inevitable occurs, the good fairy casts a spell over the entire castle, ensuring that everyone remains asleep until true love's kiss awakens the princess.