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Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker (1987): Cast

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Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker is a 1987 fantasy family film directed by Zdeněk Troška, starring Jan Potměšil as Jíra, Michaela Kuklová and Helena Růžičková. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Zdeněk Troška
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker About?

The premise of Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker without spoilers.

A fairy‑tale follows Jíra, a young cobbler’s apprentice who fashions delicate leather wings. With them he flies to the royal castle’s tower, rescuing Princess Jasněnka, whom her father locked away in a futile attempt to thwart a witch’s prophecy. Jíra later frees her from the witch herself and the witch’s daughter, Černava.

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker Themes & Keywords

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  • princess
  • flying man
  • wings
  • robot
  • flying
  • king
  • bare chested male
  • class differences
  • based on short story
  • psychotronic film
  • robotic animal
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  • blacksmith
  • fictional kingdom
  • daughter
  • father
  • young
  • evil
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker Cast & Characters

Jan Potměšil leads the cast as Jíra, with Michaela Kuklová as Jasněnka and Helena Růžičková as Witch. Directed by Zdeněk Troška; 36 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Zdeněk Troška

More films directed by Zdeněk Troška: Zakleté pírko, Pure Devilry, The Spooks and Old Gossiptown 3.

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How Well Do You Know Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker?

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What is the name of the princess in the film?

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Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Prinzessin Jasnenka und der fliegende Schuster” and “La princesse Jasna”.

Also known as
  • Prinzessin Jasnenka und der fliegende Schuster
  • La princesse Jasna
  • Jasněnka
  • Die Prinzessin und der fliegende Schuster
  • О принцессе Ясненке и летающем сапожнике
  • O princeznej Jasnenke a lietajúcom ševcovi

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Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker?

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker released?

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker was released on December 1, 1987.

Who directed Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker?

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker was directed by Zdeněk Troška.

More films by Zdeněk Troška

Who is in the cast of Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker?

Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker stars Jan Potměšil as Jíra, Michaela Kuklová as Jasněnka and Helena Růžičková as Witch, among 36 credited actors.

Does Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker have a post-credit scene?

No. Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker in?

The original language of Princess Jasnenka and the Flying Shoemaker is Czech.

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