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Red Lizard

February 11, 1949 1h 22m

Originally released in 1949. Red Lizard is a comedy film. directed by František Sádek. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jindřich Plachta, Vlasta Fabianová, and Václav Voska

Synopsis

Grammar school teacher Bláha hurts himself in pursuit of a red lizard, and is lying unconscious in the lonely house of Santrucek family. The postman, who found Bláha's coat and hat in the water, announces to everyone in town that the professor has drowned. But, the venerable citizens are at that moment more interested in the theatre group with the beautiful guest actress Eva Gazdová. They demand a change of repertoire and manage to persuade the theatre manager to have the group play the musical comedy The Red Lizard instead of an established play.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 11, 1949 76 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Československý státní film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Lizard about?

Grammar school teacher Bláha hurts himself in pursuit of a red lizard, and is lying unconscious in the lonely house of Santrucek family. The postman, who found Bláha's coat and hat in the water, ...

Who directed Red Lizard?

Red Lizard was directed by František Sádek.

How long is Red Lizard?

Red Lizard has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Red Lizard released?

Red Lizard was released on February 11, 1949 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Red Lizard?

The main cast of Red Lizard includes Jindřich Plachta, Vlasta Fabianová, Václav Voska, Oldřich Musil, František Kreuzmann.