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Maleficent is a 2014 American fantasy film starring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in a live-action retelling of her villainous role in Walt Disney's 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty, itself an adaptation of Charles Perrault's 1697 fairy tale.
Maleficent: Directed by Robert Stromberg. With Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville. A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child could be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
Charles Perrault. Book. Linda Woolverton. Screenplay. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land.
The film series takes inspiration from the 1959 animated classic, Sleeping Beauty, but from the perspective of the villainous Maleficent, where she's adapted as protector and the most powerful fairy of the Moors, who, in revenge for betrayal, casts a curse on the daughter of her ex-lover King Stefan, Aurora.
Carey Grant Villegas. Learn more about the full cast of Maleficent with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide.
Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'Maleficent' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights.
Discover the stars of Maleficent and their roles. Angelina Jolie stars as Maleficent, with Elle Fanning as Aurora and Sharlto Copley as Stefan. Explore the full cast and their roles on our website.
Maleficent study guide contains a biography of director Robert Stromberg, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.
“Maleficent,” the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty,” reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora, only to later realize that the child may hold the key to peace in the land.
