Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1984)

When a vain and evil Queen (Vanessa Redgrave) is told by her mirror (Vincent Price) on the wall that she is no longer the most beautiful woman in her kingdom but that her stepdaughter (Elizabeth McGovern) is, she orders her huntsman (Michael Preston) to take her deep into the woods and kill her. Based on the 1812 fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm and directed by Peter Medak (THE RULING CLASS). Originally shown as part of the Showtime series FAERIE TALE THEATRE, this oft filmed fairy tale (the most notable being the 1937 animated Disney version) gets a fresh twist. There's an impudent sense of humor prevailing throughout. It's not to be taken too seriously yet the cast (who seem to be having a good time) don't condescend to the material either. Indeed, Vanessa Redgrave as the wicked Queen gives a delicious performance as both the haughty Queen and the old witch without camping it up. With Rex Smith as Prince Charming, Shelley Duvall as Snow White's mother and as the seven dwarfs: Lou Cary, Tony Cox, Billy Curtis, Phil Fondacaro, Daniel Frishman, Peter Risch and Kevin Thompson.