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The Song of the Grey Pigeon (1961): Cast

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The Song of the Grey Pigeon is a 1961 war drama directed by Stanislav Barabáš, starring Jiří Sovák as Fero Šlosiarik, Ladislav Chudík and Karla Chadimová. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Song of the Grey Pigeon (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Slovak
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Song of the Grey Pigeon About?

The premise of The Song of the Grey Pigeon without spoilers.

Set in wartime Czechoslovakia, this unusual children's drama follows three youngsters through five episodic segments that reveal World War II from their perspective. They rescue a soldier from German capture, aid resistance fighters, and encounter a young Russian guerrilla trained woman. Their adventures expose the harsh realities of war, underscored by the wounded pigeon the title references, which one child nurses back to health.

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Cast & crew

The Song of the Grey Pigeon Cast & Characters

Jiří Sovák leads the cast as Fero Šlosiarik, with Ladislav Chudík as Milan's father and Karla Chadimová as Natasa. Directed by Stanislav Barabáš; 43 actors are credited in all.

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More from Stanislav Barabáš

One more film directed by Stanislav Barabáš: A Gentle Spirit.

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The Song of the Grey Pigeon Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Le chant du pigeon gris” and “灰鸽子之歌”.

Also known as
  • Le chant du pigeon gris
  • 灰鸽子之歌
  • Песня о сизом голубе

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The Song of the Grey Pigeon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Song of the Grey Pigeon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Song of the Grey Pigeon?

The Song of the Grey Pigeon runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Song of the Grey Pigeon released?

The Song of the Grey Pigeon was released on May 1, 1961.

Who directed The Song of the Grey Pigeon?

The Song of the Grey Pigeon was directed by Stanislav Barabáš.

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Who is in the cast of The Song of the Grey Pigeon?

The Song of the Grey Pigeon stars Jiří Sovák as Fero Šlosiarik, Ladislav Chudík as Milan's father and Karla Chadimová as Natasa, among 43 credited actors.

Does The Song of the Grey Pigeon have a post-credit scene?

No. The Song of the Grey Pigeon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Song of the Grey Pigeon in?

The original language of The Song of the Grey Pigeon is Slovak.

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