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The Galoshes of Happiness (1987): Cast

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The Galoshes of Happiness is a 1987 fantasy family film starring José Luis López Vázquez as Schulrat, Vladimír Javorský and Jana Brejchová. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Galoshes of Happiness (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
Slovak
Studio
Omnia Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Galoshes of Happiness About?

The premise of The Galoshes of Happiness without spoilers.

The film, a Slovak‑German co‑production, weaves classic fairy‑tale motifs from Slovak folklore, Wilhelm Hauff and the Brothers Grimm, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. It follows enchanted slippers created by the Fairy of Fortune that grant any wish, bringing happiness, with the story humorously relocated from Copenhagen to old Prague.

The Galoshes of Happiness Themes & Keywords

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  • psychotronic film
  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • danish literature on screen
  • based on short story
  • 19th century literature on screen
  • children's literature on screen
  • fantasy literature on screen
  • danish children's literature on screen
  • danish fantasy literature on screen
  • ballroom dance
  • one day timespan
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  • magical shoe
  • lamplighter
  • trapped in a mirror
  • directed by cast member
  • wishes come true
  • mirror
  • death
  • wish comes true
  • wish
  • hangman
  • riddle
  • princess
  • snow queen
  • playing piano
  • greenhouse
  • talking parrot
  • parrot
  • army officer
  • officer
  • reference to friedrich schiller
  • straitjacket
  • scribe
  • theater
  • opera
  • beard
  • conductor
  • headless body
  • director cameo
  • wife slaps husband
  • medical student
  • doctor
  • bare chested male
  • fairy
  • mortician
  • actor playing dual role
  • gun
  • coachman
  • coach
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Cast & crew

The Galoshes of Happiness Cast & Characters

José Luis López Vázquez leads the cast as Schulrat, with Vladimír Javorský as Schreiber and Jana Brejchová as Glücksfee/Sorgenfee.

Also Starring in The Galoshes of Happiness

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The Galoshes of Happiness Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Kouzelné galoše” and “Οι Μαγικές Γαλότσες”.

Also known as
  • Kouzelné galoše
  • Οι Μαγικές Γαλότσες
  • Galoschen des Glücks
  • Přezůvky štěstí

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The Galoshes of Happiness FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Galoshes of Happiness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Galoshes of Happiness?

The Galoshes of Happiness runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Galoshes of Happiness released?

The Galoshes of Happiness was released on April 1, 1987.

Who is in the cast of The Galoshes of Happiness?

The Galoshes of Happiness stars José Luis López Vázquez as Schulrat, Vladimír Javorský as Schreiber and Jana Brejchová as Glücksfee/Sorgenfee, among 46 credited actors.

Does The Galoshes of Happiness have a post-credit scene?

No. The Galoshes of Happiness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Galoshes of Happiness in?

The original language of The Galoshes of Happiness is Slovak.

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