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Release Year1990
Runtime—
LanguageCzech
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Family, Adventure
Votes3
DirectorLudvík Ráža
WritersMichael Schulz, Ludvík Ráža
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsO Janovi a podivuhodném příteli
About O Janovi a podivuhodném příteli
H. Ch. Andersen's story was the basis for the narrative film 'Of John and the Wonderful Friend', in which the 'magic wand' plays an important plot-forming role. With its help, Jan overcomes the magician Magnus and rescues the princess Agnes.
Directed by Ludvík Ráža, O Janovi a podivuhodném příteli leans on a strong ensemble — Tomáš Valík, Fritz Bachschmidt, Matthias Habich — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1990.
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