The Galoshes of Happiness
Originally released in 1987. The Galoshes of Happiness is a family/fantasy film. directed by Juraj Herz. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jana Brejchová, Towje Kleiner, and José Luis López Vázquez
Synopsis
The Slippers of Happiness is another film made by the Slovak Film Production in co-production with West German companies based on classic world fairy tales. After Slovak folk tales [The Greatest Peck in the World, Salt Over Gold] and the works of German fairy tale writers Wilhelm Hauff [The False Prince] and the Brothers Grimm [The Land of the Thrush's Beard, Perinbaba], screenwriter Alex Koenigsmark and director Juraj Herz were inspired by the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of slippers that the Fairy of Fortune enchanted so that they would fulfill every human wish and thus bring people happiness. The filmmakers humorously transferred the plot from Copenhagen to old Prague.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- Omnia Films
- Slovenská filmová tvorba
- MR TV-Film
- ZDF
- ORF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Galoshes of Happiness about?
The Slippers of Happiness is another film made by the Slovak Film Production in co-production with West German companies based on classic world fairy tales. After Slovak folk tales [The Greatest Pe...
Who directed The Galoshes of Happiness?
The Galoshes of Happiness was directed by Juraj Herz.
How long is The Galoshes of Happiness?
The Galoshes of Happiness has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Galoshes of Happiness released?
The Galoshes of Happiness was released on April 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Galoshes of Happiness?
The main cast of The Galoshes of Happiness includes Jana Brejchová, Towje Kleiner, José Luis López Vázquez, Marek Brodský, Miroslav Donutil.