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The Magic Quill (2018): Cast & Box Office

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The Magic Quill is a 2018 fantasy family film directed by Marek Najbrt, starring Ondřej Vetchý as Lucifer, Jan Budař and Jana Plodková. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide.

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The Magic Quill (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Marek Najbrt
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Magic Quill About?

The premise of The Magic Quill without spoilers.

The devil’s magic quill keeps a tight record of sins. But when this precious artifact is stolen, a demon must find a way to make things right again.

The Magic Quill Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • secret mission
  • fish out of water
  • woods
  • forest
  • rural setting
  • allegory
  • satire
  • political satire
  • comedy fantasy
  • pub
  • inn
  • innkeeper
+38 more
  • dog
  • well
  • father son relationship
  • slapped in the face
  • rooster
  • quill
  • caught stealing
  • politician
  • magic
  • bribery
  • inventor
  • invention
  • swindle
  • office
  • political allegory
  • fantasy world
  • devil as protagonist
  • neighbor
  • cave
  • file
  • fainting
  • map
  • devil as narrator
  • mirror does not reflect reality
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • election
  • small town
  • portrait painting
  • painting
  • spitting
  • amateur inventor
  • science enthusiast
  • bureaucracy
  • unrequited love
  • disguise
  • countryside
  • central europe
  • father daughter relationship
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Cast & crew

The Magic Quill Cast & Characters

Ondřej Vetchý leads the cast as Lucifer, with Jan Budař as Klouzek and Jana Plodková as Látalová. Directed by Marek Najbrt; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Magic Quill

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From the director

More from Marek Najbrt

More films directed by Marek Najbrt, best-rated first: Protektor, Smetana, Prezident Blaník and Polski film.

Full filmography
Box office

The Magic Quill Box Office

The Magic Quill grossed $1.6 million worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.6M

International
$1.6M
Details

The Magic Quill Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Diabelskie pióro” and “Čertovské pero”.

Also known as
  • Diabelskie pióro
  • Čertovské pero
  • Die Teufelsfeder
  • Magiczne pióro
  • Burvju spalva
  • Чарівне перо
  • Condeiul fermecat
  • A pokol pennája

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FAQ

The Magic Quill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Magic Quill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Magic Quill?

The Magic Quill runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Magic Quill released?

The Magic Quill was released on November 29, 2018.

Who directed The Magic Quill?

The Magic Quill was directed by Marek Najbrt.

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Who is in the cast of The Magic Quill?

The Magic Quill stars Ondřej Vetchý as Lucifer, Jan Budař as Klouzek and Jana Plodková as Látalová, among 16 credited actors.

How much did The Magic Quill make at the box office?

The Magic Quill grossed $1.6 million worldwide.

Does The Magic Quill have a post-credit scene?

No. The Magic Quill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Magic Quill in?

The original language of The Magic Quill is Czech.

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