Playing with the Devil
Originally released in 1957. Playing with the Devil is a family/comedy film. directed by Josef Mach.
Starring Josef Bek, Eva Klepáčová, and Alena Vránová
Synopsis
Two marriageable girls, Princess Disperanda and her maid Káča, sign a betrothal with their own blood in exchange for fairy-tale grooms. Although both devilish betrothals accidentally fall into the hands of the brave retired soldier Martin Kabát, the cunning devil Solfernus takes possession of them through cunning, and Martin has no choice but to go to the burning hell.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Josef Bek
as vysloužilý voják Martin Kabát
Eva Klepáčová
as Káča
Alena Vránová
as princezna Dišperanda
František Smolík
as otec Školastykus
Jaroslav Vojta
as loupežník Sarka Farka
Bohuš Záhorský
as král
Stanislav Neumann
as čert Omnimor
František Filipovský
as čert Karborund
Josef Vinklář
as Lucius
Ladislav Pešek
as belzebub
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Studio hraných filmů
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing with the Devil about?
Two marriageable girls, Princess Disperanda and her maid Káča, sign a betrothal with their own blood in exchange for fairy-tale grooms. Although both devilish betrothals accidentally fall into th...
Who directed Playing with the Devil?
Playing with the Devil was directed by Josef Mach.
How long is Playing with the Devil?
Playing with the Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Playing with the Devil released?
Playing with the Devil was released on April 26, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing with the Devil?
The main cast of Playing with the Devil includes Josef Bek, Eva Klepáčová, Alena Vránová, František Smolík, Jaroslav Vojta.