The Golden Fern (1963)

The Golden Fern (1963) poster

Wandering through the forest, a woodcutter finds a golden fern whose seed turns into a beautiful woman - they fall in love. After getting drunk in a village feast, he gets to sign up to the army. The fairy gives him a shirt to wear and asks him to swear he will never abandon it. At the war front, he falls in love with the the colonel's daughter and will have to perform various feats to get her attention.

Director: Jiří Weiss
Genre: War, Fantasy, History
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jiří Srnka
Cinematography: Bedřich Baťka
Editing: Antonín Zelenka
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on children's book

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Golden Fern about?
Wandering through the forest, a woodcutter finds a golden fern whose seed turns into a beautiful woman - they fall in love. After getting drunk in a village feast, he gets to sign up to the army. The fairy gives him a shirt to wear and asks him to swear he will never abandon it. At the war front, he falls in love with the the colonel's daughter and will have to perform various feats to get her attention.
Who directed The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern was directed by Jiří Weiss.
Who stars in The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern stars Vít Olmer, Dana Smutná, Karla Chadimová, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Zdeněk Braunschläger, František Smolík.
How long is The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is The Golden Fern?
The Golden Fern is a War, Fantasy, History film.
Where was The Golden Fern produced?
The Golden Fern was produced in Czechoslovakia.