Krysař (1964)
Set in a wintry, haunting Prague, the mysterious Piper arrives at New Year’s Eve in a red car and meets Agnes and Kristian, who are struggling with social rejection and a pending marriage. Using his magical flute, he purges the city of rats—and later, corrupted townspeople—demanding a personal sacrifice in return for love and redemption.
Director: Zdeněk Havlíček, Evžen Němec
Genre: Drama
Release Date: March 16, 1964
Cast
Screenplay
- E. F. Burian (Theatre Play)
- Viktor Dyk (Novel)
Music: Petr Mandel
Cinematography: Jaromír Zaoral
Production: Československá televize Ostrava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on novel or book, theater play
More Films by Director: Zdeněk Havlíček, Evžen Němec
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Krysař about?
- Set in a wintry, haunting Prague, the mysterious Piper arrives at New Year’s Eve in a red car and meets Agnes and Kristian, who are struggling with social rejection and a pending marriage. Using his magical flute, he purges the city of rats—and later, corrupted townspeople—demanding a personal sacrifice in return for love and redemption.
- Who directed Krysař?
- Krysař was directed by Zdeněk Havlíček, Evžen Němec.
- Who stars in Krysař?
- Krysař stars František Husák, Václav Martinec, Jiří Kodet, Arnošt Borovec, Jaroslav Fukala, Rostislav Volf.
- What genre is Krysař?
- Krysař is a Drama film.
- Where was Krysař produced?
- Krysař was produced in Czechoslovakia.