Laika
Originally released in 2017. Laika is a animation/comedy film. directed by Aurel Klimt. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Helena Dvořáková, Karel Zima, and Petr Čtvrtníček
Synopsis
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Budget
$2.7M
Production budget
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helena Dvořáková
as Laika (voice)
Karel Zima
as Yuri Leftkin (voice)
Petr Čtvrtníček
as Queerneck (voice)
Jan Vondráček
as Ham / Cow (voice)
Miroslav Táborský
as Neil Knockout (voice)
Robert Nebřenský
as Professor Vorolev / Pig (voice)
Jan Budař
as Assistant Tossoff (voice)
Martin Matejka
as Younger Knacker / Professor Tossoff (voice)
Vladimír Merta
as Older Knacker (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
- Budget
- $2,673,800
Production Companies
- Studio ZVON
- Universal Production Partners
- Studio Bystrouška
- Česká televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laika about?
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of a...
Who directed Laika?
Laika was directed by Aurel Klimt.
How long is Laika?
Laika has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Laika released?
Laika was released on November 2, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laika?
The main cast of Laika includes Helena Dvořáková, Karel Zima, Petr Čtvrtníček, Jan Vondráček, Miroslav Táborský.