Prodaná nevěsta
Synopsis
Set in a South Bohemian village, this faithful film version of Smetana’s opera follows farmer Krušina’s plan to marry his daughter Mařenka to wealthy Vašek. Mařenka loves Jeník, a stranger. Through matchmaking schemer Kecal’s plots and revealed identities, true love triumphs in a festive village wedding.
Top Cast
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Vanda Švarcová
Mařenka Krušinová
Gabriela Beňačková
Mařenka Krušinová (singing voice)
Petr Skarke
Janík
Ivo Žídek
Jeník (singing voice)
Čestmír Řanda
Kecal
Karel Berman
Kecal (singing voice)
Václav Sloup
Vašek Mícha
Alfred Hampel
Vašek Mícha (singing voice)
Bedřich Prokoš
Krušina
Jindřich Jindrák
Krušina (singing voice)
Blažena Holišová
Krušinová
Libuše Márová
Krušinová (singing voice)
Jindřich Janda
Tobiáš Mícha
Dalibor Jedlička
Tobiáš Mícha (singing voice)
Slávka Procházková
Háta Míchová
Růžena Radová
Háta Míchová (voice)
Ladislav Pešek
Comedian Director
Milan Karpíšek
Comedian Direcor (singing voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Václav Kašlík
- Screenplay & Story
- Václav Kašlík
- Original Score
- Bedřich Smetana
- Original Title
- Prodaná nevěsta
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, BR, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Václav Kašlík
Václav Kašlík, Karel Sabina, Miloš Brož
Bedřich Smetana
Charly Steinberger
Jiřina Lukešová
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Charly Steinberger
Director of Photography
Václav Kašlík
Director
Karel Vacek
Production Design
Bedřich Smetana
Original Music Composer
Jiřina Lukešová
Editor
Václav Kašlík
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prodaná nevěsta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prodaná nevěsta about?
Set in a South Bohemian village, this faithful film version of Smetana’s opera follows farmer Krušina’s plan to marry his daughter Mařenka to wealthy Vašek. Mařenka loves Jeník, a stranger. Through matchmaking schemer Kecal’s plots and revealed identities, true love triumphs in a festive village wedding.
Who directed Prodaná nevěsta?
Prodaná nevěsta was directed by Václav Kašlík.
Who stars in Prodaná nevěsta?
The principal cast of Prodaná nevěsta includes Vanda Švarcová, Gabriela Beňačková, Petr Skarke, Ivo Žídek, Čestmír Řanda.
When was Prodaná nevěsta released and how long is it?
Prodaná nevěsta was released in 1976 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Prodaná nevěsta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prodaná nevěsta was composed by Bedřich Smetana.