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The Return of Dragon (1968)

Drak sa vracia (original title)
| Drama | 10 May 1968 (Czechoslovakia)
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This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the ... See full summary »

Director:

Eduard Grecner

Writers:

Dobroslav Chrobak (novel), Eduard Grecner

Stars:

Radovan Lukavský, Gustáv Valach, Emília Vásáryová | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Radovan Lukavský ... Dragon
Gustáv Valach Gustáv Valach ... Simon
Emília Vásáryová ... Eva
Viliam Polónyi Viliam Polónyi ... Village Mayor (as V. Polónyi)
Jela Buckova Jela Buckova ... (as J. Bucková)
Jozef Cierny Jozef Cierny ... (as J. Cierny)
Pavol Chrobák Pavol Chrobák ... Mlcúch
Mikulás Ladizinský Mikulás Ladizinský ... Vrtich (as M. Ladizinský)
Ivan Macho Ivan Macho ... Man in a pub (as I. Macho)
Ján Mildner Ján Mildner ... (as J. Mildner)
Andrej Mojzis Andrej Mojzis ... (as A. Mojzis)
Jan Pelech Jan Pelech ... Kubus, pásztor (as J. Pelech)
Ludovit Reiter Ludovit Reiter ... (as L. Raiter)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stefan Kvietik ... Dragon (voice)
Milan Mach Milan Mach
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Storyline

This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of sheep from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Czechoslovakia

Language:

Slovak | Czech

Release Date:

10 May 1968 (Czechoslovakia) See more »

Also Known As:

Povratak zmaja See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Studio Hraných Filmov Bratislava See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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