Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
Top 10 Billed Cast
Rip Van Winkle
Wilma Van Winkle
Brom Dutcher
Peter Vanderdonk
Derrick Van Bummel
Nicholas Vedder
Mayoral Candidate
Little Rip
Will Tussenbrook
Harpoon Crew Member
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