The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians (1981): Cast
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians is a 1981 sci-fi comedy directed by Oldřich Lipský, starring Rudolf Hrušínský as vynálezce Orfánik, Jiří Lír and Helena Růžičková. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Oldřich Lipský
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians About?
The premise of The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians without spoilers.
In 1897, a slightly deranged Professor Orfanik lives in a castle near Werewolfville, Carpathians, where he conducts early experiments with inventions such as television and a film camera. An obsessive opera fan, he preserves his favorite diva’s body in a crypt. To deter visitors, the baron’s mad‑scientist assistant creates various spooky phenomena, giving the castle a notorious reputation.
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- servant
- collector
- eccentricity
- czech science fiction
- narcissist
- fiance fiancee relationship
- rescue operation
- castle
- invention
- diva
- mad scientist
- opera
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- scientist
- science
- steampunk comedy
- inventor
- opera singer
- steampunk
- campy
- prosthetic hand
- projection
- projector
- rescue attempt
- audio tape
- investigation
- private investigation
- gun
- loyal servant
- pointing a gun at someone
- hand bandage
- head bandage
- bandage
- trap
- trapped
- friendship between men
- hotel
- painting
- elevator
- hotel room
- mysterious event
- slow motion scene
- riding a bicycle
- photograph
- rural setting
- violence
- collection
- eccentric man
- singing along
- police
- wine bottle
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians Cast & Characters
Rudolf Hrušínský leads the cast as vynálezce Orfánik, with Jiří Lír as Prefekt and Helena Růžičková as Zpévacka. Directed by Oldřich Lipský; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Oldřich Lipský
- Rudolf Hrušínský as vynálezce Orfánik
- Jiří Lír as Prefekt
- Helena Růžičková as Zpévacka
- Mirko Musil as Tóma Hluchoněmec – Zutro (voice)
Also Starring in The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians
· 30 more- Oldřich Velen krčmář
- Vlastimil Brodský komorník Ignác
- Míla Myslíková krčmářka
- Miloš Kopecký Baron Gorc z Gorců
- Jaroslava Kretschmerová snoubenka lesního adjunkta
- Otakar Brousek Narrator (voice)
- Jan Hartl lesní adjunkt Vilja Dézi
- Ladislav Županič Count Teleke of Tölökö (voice)
- Václav Kotva
- Jan Skopeček
- Michal Dočolomanský Count Teleke of Tölökö
- Bára Štěpánová Dévecka
- Václav Mareš Sedlák
- Evelyna Steimarová Salsa Verde
- Samuel Adamčík kmet na peci
- Karel Houska Sedlák
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More from Oldřich Lipský
More films directed by Oldřich Lipský: The Great Movie Robbery, The Three Veterans, Hearty Greetings from the Globe and Hearty Greetings from the Globe.
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Le château des Carpathes” and “Tajemný hrad v Karpatech”.
- Also known as
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- Le château des Carpathes
- Tajemný hrad v Karpatech
- Тайна Карпатского замка
- Das Geheimnis der Burg in den Karpaten
- Tajemství hradu v Karpatech
- Várkastély a Kárpátokban
- Le mystérieux château des Carparthes
- 奇幻古堡之谜
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The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians?
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians released?
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians was released on October 2, 1981.
Who directed The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians?
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians was directed by Oldřich Lipský.
More films by Oldřich Lipský Who is in the cast of The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians?
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians stars Rudolf Hrušínský as vynálezce Orfánik, Jiří Lír as Prefekt and Helena Růžičková as Zpévacka, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians in?
The original language of The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians is Czech.
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