Darbujan and Pandrhola
Originally released in 1960. Darbujan and Pandrhola is a family/fantasy film. directed by Martin Frič. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jiří Sovák, Běla Jurdová, and Rudolf Hrušínský
Synopsis
A poor miner, Kuba Dařbuján, cares for his wife Markýtka and eleven children. When a newborn arrives, he seeks a godfather and, finding only Death fair to all, accepts a pact: as a doctor whom Death accompanies at the foot of a patient’s bed, he can heal; but if Death stands at the head, no cure is possible. Kuba eventually heals even a miserly brewer, violating the pact and imprisoning Death, leading to a world where no one can die and unforeseen chaos follows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jiří Sovák
as Kuba Dařbuján, havíř a léčitel
Běla Jurdová
as Markýtka, Dařbujánova žena
Rudolf Hrušínský
as Pandrhola, sládek
Pavla Maršálková
as Pandrholova žena
Bohumil Švarc
as havíř Matěj Klofát
Květa Fialová
as Marijánka, Klofátova žena
Václav Lohniský
as kmotr Smrťák
Bohuš Záhorský
as stařeček Pánbůh
Otakar Brousek
as čert
Stanislav Neumann
as děda Pšuk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darbujan and Pandrhola about?
A poor miner, Kuba Dařbuján, cares for his wife Markýtka and eleven children. When a newborn arrives, he seeks a godfather and, finding only Death fair to all, accepts a pact: as a doctor whom D...
Who directed Darbujan and Pandrhola?
Darbujan and Pandrhola was directed by Martin Frič.
How long is Darbujan and Pandrhola?
Darbujan and Pandrhola has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Darbujan and Pandrhola released?
Darbujan and Pandrhola was released on June 10, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Darbujan and Pandrhola?
The main cast of Darbujan and Pandrhola includes Jiří Sovák, Běla Jurdová, Rudolf Hrušínský, Pavla Maršálková, Bohumil Švarc.