The Giraffe in the Window (1968)
Thieves Svarc and Cihák are interrupted in their robbery of a jeweler's store. In order to disappear as quickly as possible, they jump into the nearest car and leave, finding on the way that a little boy named Jirka, son of the car's owner, is with them. They take him to a cottage where Cihák's eighteen-year old daughter Milena attends to him. Jirka first treats Milena with hostility, but as days pass, the "prisoner" and the "guard" become close. Milena cooks for the boy and takes care of him, but nothing can intimidate the dauntless Jirka and he seeks for the first opportunity to escape.
Director: Radim Cvrček
Genre: Family
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: November 22, 1968
Cast
- Martin Masner - Jirka Skalský
- Hana Brejchová - Milena
- Radoslav Brzobohatý - zloděj Švarc
- Steva Maršálek - zloděj Čihák
- Miloslav Holub - kapitán VB Malíček
- Ladislav Trojan - poručík VB Rákos
- Václav Beránek
- Zdeněk Hradilák
- Miroslav Moravec
- Stanislav Tříska
Screenplay
- Radim Cvrček (Screenplay)
- Radim Cvrček (Story)
- Milan Šimek (Story)
- Milan Šimek (Screenplay)
Music: Harry Macourek
Cinematography: Karel Kopecký
Editing: Antonín Štrojsa
Production: Krátký film Praha – Filmové studio Gottwaldov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Radim Cvrček
More Films in Genre: Family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Giraffe in the Window about?
- Thieves Svarc and Cihák are interrupted in their robbery of a jeweler's store. In order to disappear as quickly as possible, they jump into the nearest car and leave, finding on the way that a little boy named Jirka, son of the car's owner, is with them. They take him to a cottage where Cihák's eighteen-year old daughter Milena attends to him. Jirka first treats Milena with hostility, but as days pass, the "prisoner" and the "guard" become close. Milena cooks for the boy and takes care of him, but nothing can intimidate the dauntless Jirka and he seeks for the first opportunity to escape.
- Who directed The Giraffe in the Window?
- The Giraffe in the Window was directed by Radim Cvrček.
- Who stars in The Giraffe in the Window?
- The Giraffe in the Window stars Martin Masner, Hana Brejchová, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Steva Maršálek, Miloslav Holub, Ladislav Trojan.
- How long is The Giraffe in the Window?
- The Giraffe in the Window has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Giraffe in the Window?
- The Giraffe in the Window is a Family film.
- Where was The Giraffe in the Window produced?
- The Giraffe in the Window was produced in Czechoslovakia.