The Pied Piper
Originally released in 1986. The Pied Piper is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Jiří Barta. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, and Michal Pavlíček
Synopsis
A darkly brilliant stop-motion adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin about a plague of rats that punish townsfolk corrupt with greed. One of Czechoslovakia's most ambitious animation projects of the 1980s, notable for its unusual dark art direction, innovative animation techniques and use of a fictitious language.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (74 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions
- Krátký film Praha
- Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pied Piper about?
A darkly brilliant stop-motion adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin about a plague of rats that punish townsfolk corrupt with greed. One of Czechoslovakia's most ambitious animation projects of...
Who directed The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper was directed by Jiří Barta.
How long is The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was The Pied Piper released?
The Pied Piper was released on July 29, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pied Piper?
The main cast of The Pied Piper includes Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, Michal Pavlíček, Vilém Čok.