The Tale of John and Mary (1980): Cast
The Tale of John and Mary is a 1980 family fantasy film directed by Karel Zeman, starring Antonín Procházka as John (voice), Naďa Konvalinková and František Filipovský. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- Karel Zeman
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Filmové studio Gottwaldov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tale of John and Mary About?
The premise of The Tale of John and Mary without spoilers.
A young knight named John roams the world seeking fame, fortune, and the chance to aid others while proving his worth. His quest quickly turns grim as he faces harsh hardships, until he encounters a beautiful water nymph named Mary, whose presence offers a new direction.
The Tale of John and Mary Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- young shepherd
- shepherd
- imp
- shepherd boy
- gnome
- cutout animation
- fairy tale fantasy
- guardian spirit
- thug
- jousting tournament
- castle
- spiritual advisor
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- bat wings
- falling in love
- knight
- fairy tale
- psychotronic film
- world
- fame
- jousting
- joust
- nymph
- hardship
- surrealism
The Tale of John and Mary Cast & Characters
Antonín Procházka leads the cast as John (voice), with Naďa Konvalinková as Mary (voice) and František Filipovský as Dwarfs (voice). Directed by Karel Zeman; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karel Zeman
- Antonín Procházka as John (voice)
- Naďa Konvalinková as Mary (voice)
- František Filipovský as Dwarfs (voice)
- Jaroslav Moučka as Knight Matej Beran from Beranov (voice)
Also Starring in The Tale of John and Mary
· 9 more- Jytte Abildstrøm Danish narrator
- Otakar Brousek Narrator (voice)
- Helena Vondráčková Mary (singing voice)
- Karel Semerád
- Zdeněk Vašek
- Miloš Vosmanský
- Jana Tomečková
- Hana Zaoralová
- Jiří Juřina
The Tale of John and Mary Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Le sortilège des trois lutins” and “Das Märchen von Hans und Marie”.
- Also known as
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- Le sortilège des trois lutins
- Das Märchen von Hans und Marie
- Janek i Marzenka
- Jeannot et Mariette
- Satuprinsessa - kertomus Jonista ja Mariasta
- Rasmus
- Roselil og alle ridderne
- El Cuento de Juan
- Приказка за Хонзик и Марженка
- Pohádka o Honzíkovi a Mařence
- Сказка о Гонзике и Марженке
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The Tale of John and Mary FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tale of John and Mary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tale of John and Mary?
The Tale of John and Mary runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was The Tale of John and Mary released?
The Tale of John and Mary was released on November 1, 1980.
Who directed The Tale of John and Mary?
The Tale of John and Mary was directed by Karel Zeman.
More films by Karel Zeman Who is in the cast of The Tale of John and Mary?
The Tale of John and Mary stars Antonín Procházka as John (voice), Naďa Konvalinková as Mary (voice) and František Filipovský as Dwarfs (voice), among 13 credited actors.
Does The Tale of John and Mary have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tale of John and Mary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tale of John and Mary in?
The original language of The Tale of John and Mary is Czech.
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