Dragon's Return (1968)

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This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of cows from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.

Director: Eduard Grečner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ilja Zeljenka
Cinematography: Vincent Rosinec
Editing: Bedřich Voděrka
Production: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Keywords

based on novel or book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragon's Return about?
This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of cows from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.
Who directed Dragon's Return?
Dragon's Return was directed by Eduard Grečner.
Who stars in Dragon's Return?
Dragon's Return stars Radovan Lukavský, Gustáv Valach, Emília Vášáryová, Viliam Polónyi, Jozef Čierny, Pavol Chrobák.
How long is Dragon's Return?
Dragon's Return has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Dragon's Return?
Dragon's Return is a Drama film.
Where was Dragon's Return produced?
Dragon's Return was produced in Czechoslovakia.