Young Walter Tell shares the story of how his father William shot an apple off his head at the command of the evil governor of Uri and sparked a revolution that led to the birth of Switzerland in 1291.
Presents the legend of William Tell through the eyes of his son, Walter, that describes the boy's faith in his father, his bravery in the face of danger, and their struggles in the fight for Switzerland's freedom.
Eleven-year-old Walter Tell awaits the skillful demonstration of his father William Tell, a Swiss freedom fighter, who will shoot an apple from his head.
