Magical River (1946)
Leopold Kohák married a rich widow a long time ago and now has nothing to do compared to his energetic wife. He's growing old and troubled by the fact that he betrayed his first love Emča and his beloved river Sázava where he spent his childhood and youth. A visit from an old friend Lebeda brings it all back to him. After a nervous breakdown Leopold secretly visits his home instead of going to the spa. A wandering tramp suggest Leopold should bathe in the magical waters of the Sázava, and slowly his youth returns to him.
Director: Václav Krška
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 25, 1946
Cast
- František Hanus - Leopold Kohák
- Růžena Šlemrová - Aňutka
- Evelyna Kinská - Helena
- Svatopluk Beneš - Korejnil
- František Vnouček - François
- Karel Dostal - Šupita
- Meda Valentová - Šupitová
- Jaroslav Marvan - Jindřich Lebeda
- Bedřich Kubala - Jaroslav
- Jindřich Plachta - Filip Čtverylka
Screenplay
- Jaroslav Beránek (Screenplay)
- Václav Krška (Screenplay)
- Josef Mach (Story)
- Václav Krška (Story)
- Jaroslav Mottl (Lyricist)
Music: Josef Stelibský, Jiří Srnka
Cinematography: Václav Hanuš, Julius Vegricht
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Nationalfilm, Státní výroba filmů
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
magic realism, based on radio drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Magical River about?
- Leopold Kohák married a rich widow a long time ago and now has nothing to do compared to his energetic wife. He's growing old and troubled by the fact that he betrayed his first love Emča and his beloved river Sázava where he spent his childhood and youth. A visit from an old friend Lebeda brings it all back to him. After a nervous breakdown Leopold secretly visits his home instead of going to the spa. A wandering tramp suggest Leopold should bathe in the magical waters of the Sázava, and slowly his youth returns to him.
- Who directed Magical River?
- Magical River was directed by Václav Krška.
- Who stars in Magical River?
- Magical River stars František Hanus, Růžena Šlemrová, Evelyna Kinská, Svatopluk Beneš, František Vnouček, Karel Dostal.
- How long is Magical River?
- Magical River has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Magical River?
- Magical River is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Magical River produced?
- Magical River was produced in Czechoslovakia.