Pearls of the Deep (1965): Cast
Pearls of the Deep is a 1965 comedy directed by Věra Chytilová and Evald Schorm, starring Jiří Reichl as Young Man with Fracture (segment "Podvodníci"), Bohumil Hrabal and Jiří Menzel. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Directors
- Věra Chytilová and Evald Schorm
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pearls of the Deep About?
The premise of Pearls of the Deep without spoilers.
Serving as a manifesto for the Czech New Wave, this five‑part anthology showcases the movement’s directors with remarkable range. Adapted from the writings of celebrated author Bohumil Hrabal, each short varies—from eerie, surreal moments to sharply observational humor and gentle romance—yet all share a clever, incisive perspective on life.
Pearls of the Deep Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 18 year old boy
- female nudity
- brief breasts
- boy urinating
- suicide by hanging
- anthology film
- portmanteau film
- multiple directors
- collection of short films
- collective filmmaking
- central europe
- literature on screen
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- european literature on screen
- czech literature on screen
- humoristic literature on screen
- czech humoristic literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- title same as book
- tragicomedy
- 1960s literature on screen
- episodic structure
- prague czechoslovakia
- casket
- road race
- goat herd
- sleeping in a hammock
- spectator
- nurse
- belgian horse
- wedding reception
- rabbit
- mural painting
- primitive art
- foreman
- drunkenness
- gypsy camp
- restaurant
- insurance agent
- journalist
- motorcycle race
- death
- hospital
- painter
- bride
- f rated
- gypsy family
- undressing
- teenager
- teenage girl
- manipulative person
Pearls of the Deep Cast & Characters
Jiří Reichl leads the cast as Young Man with Fracture (segment "Podvodníci"), with Bohumil Hrabal as Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara") and Jiří Menzel as Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara"). Directed by Věra Chytilová and Evald Schorm; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Věra Chytilová
- Co-director Evald Schorm
- Jiří Reichl as Young Man with Fracture (segment "Podvodníci")
- Bohumil Hrabal as Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Jiří Menzel as Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Ferdinand Krůta as Father František (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Also Starring in Pearls of the Deep
· 22 more- Ivan Vyskočil Insurance Agent (segment "Dům radosti")
- Josefa Pechlátová Mother (segment "Dům radosti")
- Alois Vachek Disabled Man (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Slávka Španková Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Pavla Maršálková Mother (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Miroslav Nohýnek Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Antonín Pokorný Insurance Agent (segment "Dům radosti")
- Emil Iserle Uncle (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- Jan Vala Handsome Man (segment "Automat Svět")
- František Havel Patient, Former Journalist (segment "Podvodníci")
- Václav Chochola Policeman (segment "Automat Svět")
- Dana Valtová Margitka, Gipsy (segment "Romance")
- Josef Hejl Barber (segment "Podvodníci")
- Miloš Čtrnáctý Patient, Former Singer (segment "Podvodníci")
- Jan Vašák Attendand (segment "Podvodníci")
- Václav Žák Painter (segment "Dům radosti")
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- Věra Mrázkova Bride (segment "Automat Svět")
- Vladimír Boudník Art Designer (segment "Automat Svět")
- Alžběta Laštovková Barmaid (segment "Automat Svět")
- K. Spejzová Dead Woman (segment "Automat Svět")
- Karel Jeřábek Guard (segment "Romance")
- František Příhoda Guard (segment "Romance")
More from Věra Chytilová and Evald Schorm
More films directed by Věra Chytilová and Evald Schorm: Pleasant Moments, Expulsion from Paradise, Traps and The Inheritance or Fuckoffguysgoodday.
Pearls of the Deep Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Perlchen am Grunde” and “Perline sul fondo”.
- Also known as
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- Perlchen am Grunde
- Perline sul fondo
- Gyöngyök a mélyben
- Les petites perles au fond de l'eau
- Perlen auf dem Meeresgrund
- Перлички на дъното
- 底層的珍珠
- Perličky na dně
- Жемчужинки на дне
- 底层的珍珠
- Las perlas del fondo del agua
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Pearls of the Deep FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pearls of the Deep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pearls of the Deep?
Pearls of the Deep runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Pearls of the Deep released?
Pearls of the Deep was released on July 29, 1965.
Who directed Pearls of the Deep?
Pearls of the Deep was directed by Věra Chytilová and Evald Schorm.
More films by Věra Chytilová Who is in the cast of Pearls of the Deep?
Pearls of the Deep stars Jiří Reichl as Young Man with Fracture (segment "Podvodníci"), Bohumil Hrabal as Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara") and Jiří Menzel as Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara"), among 26 credited actors.
Does Pearls of the Deep have a post-credit scene?
No. Pearls of the Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pearls of the Deep in?
The original language of Pearls of the Deep is Czech.
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