The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978)
Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.
Director: Karel Zeman
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: March 1, 1978
Cast
- Luděk Munzar - Narrator (voice)
- Jaroslav Moučka - Rook / Sorcerer (voice)
Screenplay
- Otfried Preußler (Novel)
- Karel Zeman (Screenplay)
- Jiří Gold (Dialogue)
- Jiří Gold (Lyricist)
Music: František Belfín
Cinematography: Bohuslav Pikhart, Zdeněk Krupa
Editing: Ivan Matouš
Production: Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Filmové studio Gottwaldov
Country: Czechoslovakia, Germany
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials
Keywords
jealousy, based on novel or book, magic, sorcerer's apprentice, apprentice, legerdemain, middle ages (476-1453), raven, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice about?
- Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.
- Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice was directed by Karel Zeman.
- Who stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Luděk Munzar, Jaroslav Moučka.
- How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a Animation, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Sorcerer's Apprentice produced?
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice was produced in Czechoslovakia, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
- The themes of The Sorcerer's Apprentice include: Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Sorcerer's Apprentice and Trials.