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The Storyteller S1E3 — The Luck Child
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The Luck Child

8.0/10 · 330 votesMay 29, 198825 min

Ranked #4 of 9 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Upon news of the birth of a Luck child - a peasant boy predicted by wise man to one day wear the crown - the cruel-hearted king seeks out the boy, pretending to take him under his terrible wing. Will luck indeed play a part

Directed byJon Amiel

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes9

Cast1

John Hurt

John Hurt

The Storyteller

Crew2

Anthony Minghella

Anthony Minghella

Writer

Jon Amiel

Jon Amiel

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Luck Child" is episode 3 of The Storyteller season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 330 votes, ranking #4 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jon Amiel and written by Anthony Minghella, it aired on May 29, 1988.