The Emperor and the Drummer (1998): Cast
The Emperor and the Drummer is a 1998 fantasy family film directed by Václav Křístek, starring Ondřej Vetchý as Emperor Maxmilián, Lubomír Kostelka and Jan Skopeček. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Václav Křístek
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Česká televize
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Emperor and the Drummer About?
The premise of The Emperor and the Drummer without spoilers.
A fairy‑tale inspired by Josephine motifs follows the fictitious Emperor Maxmilián, who, like Josef II, slips out of his palace in disguise to see how his subjects live. During one covert journey he befriends a drummer returning from military service. Together they confront bandits, human folly and betrayal, narrowly escaping the scaffold.
The Emperor and the Drummer Cast & Characters
Ondřej Vetchý leads the cast as Emperor Maxmilián, with Lubomír Kostelka as Count and Jan Skopeček as Leopold. Directed by Václav Křístek; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Václav Křístek
- Ondřej Vetchý as Emperor Maxmilián
- Lubomír Kostelka as Count
- Jan Skopeček as Leopold
- Arnošt Goldflam as Turkish Ambassador
Also Starring in The Emperor and the Drummer
· 22 more- Jan Vondráček Interpreter
- Norbert Lichý Bandit Leader
- František Řehák Innkeeper
- Vladimír Polák Guard Captain
- Ján Sedal Knacker
- Cyril Drozda Handsome Stableboy
- Miloslav Čížek Bandit
- Jiří Sedláček Bandit
- Vladimír Čapka Steward
- Eva Horká Empress (voice)
- Vladislav Georgiev Bandit
- Anna Veselá Ančička
- Josef Novák-Wajda Bandit / Knacker (voice)
- Veronika Forejtová Chambermaid
- Jan Kolář Musician
- Petr Rajchert Tambor
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- Patricie Padillová Empress
- Nikos Engonidis Bandit
- Ivan Feller Bandit
- Jan Hrubý Musician
- Rudolf Hálek Musician
- Martin Čech Musician
The Emperor and the Drummer Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Император и барабанщик” and “Der Kaiser und der Trommler”.
- Also known as
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- Император и барабанщик
- Der Kaiser und der Trommler
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The Emperor and the Drummer FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Emperor and the Drummer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Emperor and the Drummer?
The Emperor and the Drummer runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was The Emperor and the Drummer released?
The Emperor and the Drummer was released on October 29, 1998.
Who directed The Emperor and the Drummer?
The Emperor and the Drummer was directed by Václav Křístek.
More films by Václav Křístek Who is in the cast of The Emperor and the Drummer?
The Emperor and the Drummer stars Ondřej Vetchý as Emperor Maxmilián, Lubomír Kostelka as Count and Jan Skopeček as Leopold, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Emperor and the Drummer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Emperor and the Drummer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Emperor and the Drummer in?
The original language of The Emperor and the Drummer is Czech.
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