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The Animals and the Brigands (1946): Cast

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The Animals and the Brigands is a 1946 short animated film directed by Jiří Trnka, starring Jiřina Stránská as Narrator (voice). It runs 9 minutes.

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The Animals and the Brigands (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Jiří Trnka
Genre
Animation
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Animals and the Brigands About?

The premise of The Animals and the Brigands without spoilers.

Jiri Trnka’s second animated film created a sensation at Cannes in 1946, triumphing over the leading works of the era. Presented as a musical fairy‑tale, it adapts a folk legend in which clever animals outwit thieves, blending puppetry animation with lively songs to underline the timeless theme of wit versus greed.

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Cast & crew

The Animals and the Brigands Cast & Characters

Jiřina Stránská plays Narrator (voice) in The Animals and the Brigands. Directed by Jiří Trnka.

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More from Jiří Trnka

More films directed by Jiří Trnka: The Hand, Cybernetic Grandma, A Midsummer’s Night Dream and The Good Soldier Schweik.

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The Animals and the Brigands Also Known As

Also known as “The Animals and the People of Petrov”.

Also known as
  • The Animals and the People of Petrov

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The Animals and the Brigands FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Animals and the Brigands, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Animals and the Brigands?

The Animals and the Brigands runs 9 minutes.

When was The Animals and the Brigands released?

The Animals and the Brigands was released on May 10, 1946.

Who directed The Animals and the Brigands?

The Animals and the Brigands was directed by Jiří Trnka.

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Who is in the cast of The Animals and the Brigands?

The Animals and the Brigands stars Jiřina Stránská as Narrator (voice).

Does The Animals and the Brigands have a post-credit scene?

No. The Animals and the Brigands has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Animals and the Brigands in?

The original language of The Animals and the Brigands is Czech.

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