The Magic Book (1996): Cast
The Magic Book is a 1996 fantasy family film directed by Václav Vorlíček, starring Dana Černá as Princess Blanka (voice), Ondřej Vetchý and Saša Rašilov. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Václav Vorlíček
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Art Oko Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magic Book About?
The premise of The Magic Book without spoilers.
An evil witch is trying to steal a magic purse possessed by the local ruler. Thanks to Princess Blanka’s love, Prince Petr wins out over the witch.
The Magic Book Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- campy
- psychotronic film
- chimney sweep
- psychotronic comedy
- european psychotronic film
- czech psychotronic film
- german psychotronic film
- live action fairy tale
- czech fantasy
- pretending to be a chimney sweep
- competition
- false identity
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- fight
- fall
- fire
- drowning
- loyalty
- contraband
- bathing scene
- ritual
- scolding
- transformation
- evil
- fairy tale fantasy
- hit on the head with a rake handle
- witch
- purse
- prince
- princess
- flying on a broomstick
- spell
- supernatural power
- mouse
- book
- swing
- thief
- costume rental
- incognito
- pretending to be someone else
- market
- rivalry
- rival
- magical mushroom
- king
- rejuvenation
- costume
- servant
- female protagonist
- antagonist as protagonist
- fictitious country
The Magic Book Cast & Characters
Dana Černá leads the cast as Princess Blanka (voice), with Ondřej Vetchý as Prince Velemír and Saša Rašilov as Prince Petr. Directed by Václav Vorlíček; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Václav Vorlíček
- Dana Černá as Princess Blanka (voice)
- Ondřej Vetchý as Prince Velemír
- Saša Rašilov as Prince Petr
- Rudolf Hrušínský as Huhla
Also Starring in The Magic Book
· 30 more- Miroslav Táborský Ohnivec
- Uwe Ochsenknecht Chytrouš
- Miloš Kopecký Regent
- Stella Zázvorková Fortune Teller
- Jan Kuželka Guard
- Petr Nárožný Doctor
- Gabriela Wilhelmová Cook
- Ladislav Trojan Johan
- Josef Vinklář King (voice)
- David Schneider Chytrouš (voice)
- Stanislav Zindulka Chimney Sweep
- Jiří Krytinář Prskoš
- Simona Stašová Bludimíra (voice)
- Naďa Konvalinková
- Kurt Weinzierl King
- Mahulena Bočanová Bludimíra
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- Max Tidof Bystrouš
- Ladislav Lakomý Hofmeister
- Tomáš Turek Groom
- Eva Spoustová Bětka
- Tina Ruland Princess Blanka
- Monika Kobrová Meluzína
- Jaroslav Kepka
- Zdeněk Hruška Bystrouš (voice)
- Václav Jakoubek
- Vlasta Fialová
- Libuše Billová
- Jiří Kuldan
- Zdeněk Háněl
- František Zbořil
More from Václav Vorlíček
More films directed by Václav Vorlíček: Max, Sally and the Magic Phone, Tomáš and the Falcon King, Queen of the Lake and Rumburak.
The Magic Book Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Волшебный кошелёк” and “Kouzelná kniha čarodějnice Bludimíry”.
- Also known as
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- Волшебный кошелёк
- Kouzelná kniha čarodějnice Bludimíry
- Das Zauberbuch
- Волшебная книга
- Чарівний гаманець
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Movies Like The Magic Book
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Girl on the Broomstick, Magic of Spell and How to Deserve a Princess.
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The Girl on the Broomstick 1972 -
Magic of Spell 1988 -
How to Deserve a Princess 1995 -
The Princess with the Golden Star 1959 -
Magic Silver 2009 -
The Little Witch 1984 -
The Magic Quill 2018 -
Playing with the Devil 1957 -
Storybook 1994 -
The Wizard’s Apprentice 1930 -
How to Wake a Princess 1978 -
On a Wayward Princess 1987
The Magic Book FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Magic Book, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magic Book?
The Magic Book runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Magic Book released?
The Magic Book was released on February 22, 1996.
Who directed The Magic Book?
The Magic Book was directed by Václav Vorlíček.
More films by Václav Vorlíček Who is in the cast of The Magic Book?
The Magic Book stars Dana Černá as Princess Blanka (voice), Ondřej Vetchý as Prince Velemír and Saša Rašilov as Prince Petr, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Magic Book have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magic Book has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Magic Book in?
The original language of The Magic Book is Czech.
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